1) 1. Who is the narrator, or speaker, of this poem? a) Robert Browning b) The Duke c) You, the reader d) The Duchess 2) Where is the Duchess who is the subject of the poem? a) On holiday b) Dead c) In a statute d) At court 3) What is meant by the phrase 'a spot of joy' (lines 14-15)? a) A pimple b) A brightness in the eye c) A tear d) A blush 4) 5.'She had / A heart—how shall I say?—too soon made glad' - What is the effect of the Duke's hesitation here? a) The pause gives the impression that the Duke hesitates to wipe away a tear or two b) The pause gives the impression that the Duke is not very articulate c) The Duke implies that his interpretation is much kinder than the reality 5) 9.'This grew; I gave commands; then all smiles stopped together.' - How should these lines be interpreted? a) The Duchess stayed out of her husband's way b) The Duchess grew to hate her husband and divorced him c) The Duke is somehow responsible for the Duchess's early death d) The Duke forgave his wife and stopped tormenting her

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