“My Last Duchess” questions—15 quiz points
- Identify the TEN characters—living or dead, animate or inanimate—that are either present or referenced in “My Last Duchess.”
- What do lines 12-15 suggest about the Duchess?
- Is any evidence given to suggest that this supposition is correct?
- Summarize the Duchess’ personality as described by the Duke in lines 21-45. What is his attitude toward her behavior?
- What do lines 45-47 suggest has happened to the Duchess?
- What are the advantages of hearing this tale as a dramatic monologue, instead of as a story told by another party?
NEED MORE POINTS? Pick one of the characters identified above in #1. Write a full page monologue of that character’s inner thoughts about the situation presented in the poem. Be prepared to share this in class for 5 bonus points.
“My Last Duchess” questions—15 quiz points
- Identify the TEN characters—living or dead, animate or inanimate—that are either present or referenced in “My Last Duchess.”
- What do lines 12-15 suggest about the Duchess?
- Is any evidence given to suggest that this supposition is correct?
- Summarize the Duchess’ personality as described by the Duke in lines 21-45. What is his attitude toward her behavior?
- What do lines 45-47 suggest has happened to the Duchess?
- What are the advantages of hearing this tale as a dramatic monologue, instead of as a story told by another party?
NEED MORE POINTS? Pick one of the characters identified above in #1. Write a full page monologue of that character’s inner thoughts about the situation presented in the poem. Be prepared to share this in class for 5 bonus points.
“My Last Duchess” questions—15 quiz points
- Identify the TEN characters—living or dead, animate or inanimate—that are either present or referenced in “My Last Duchess.”
- What do lines 12-15 suggest about the Duchess?
- Is any evidence given to suggest that this supposition is correct?
- Summarize the Duchess’ personality as described by the Duke in lines 21-45. What is his attitude toward her behavior?
- What do lines 45-47 suggest has happened to the Duchess?
- What are the advantages of hearing this tale as a dramatic monologue, instead of as a story told by another party?
NEED MORE POINTS? Pick one of the characters identified above in #1. Write a full page monologue of that character’s inner thoughts about the situation presented in the poem. Be prepared to share this in class for 5 bonus points.
“My Last Duchess” questions—15 quiz points
- Identify the TEN characters—living or dead, animate or inanimate—that are either present or referenced in “My Last Duchess.”
- What do lines 12-15 suggest about the Duchess?
- Is any evidence given to suggest that this supposition is correct?
- Summarize the Duchess’ personality as described by the Duke in lines 21-45. What is his attitude toward her behavior?
- What do lines 45-47 suggest has happened to the Duchess?
- What are the advantages of hearing this tale as a dramatic monologue, instead of as a story told by another party?
NEED MORE POINTS? Pick one of the characters identified above in #1. Write a full page monologue of that character’s inner thoughts about the situation presented in the poem. Be prepared to share this in class for 5 bonus points.