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My Last Duchess" Quiz

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What does the Duke call the painting of his last Duchess?

A masterpiece of art

That piece a wonder (correct)

An exquisite creation

A portrait of beauty

What does the Duke reveal about the painter, Fra Pandolf?

Fra Pandolf was a renowned artist of the Renaissance period

Fra Pandolf worked busily for a day on the painting (correct)

Fra Pandolf was commissioned by the Duchess to paint the portrait

Fra Pandolf was known for his rapid painting technique

What does the Duke imply about the Duchess' response to the painter's comments?

The Duchess was indifferent to the painter's remarks

The Duchess was easily influenced by the painter's flattery (correct)

The Duchess was offended by the painter's critique

The Duchess was amused by the painter's observations

What does the Duke believe caused the 'spot of joy' on the Duchess' cheek in the painting?

The painter's flattery and compliments Signup and view all the answers

What does the Duke's use of the phrase 'too soon made glad' suggest about the Duchess?

She was easily pleased and impressed Signup and view all the answers

What does the Duke call the painting of his last Duchess?

A wonder Signup and view all the answers

What does the Duke believe caused the 'spot of joy' on the Duchess' cheek in the painting?

The painter's comments Signup and view all the answers

What does the Duke reveal about the painter, Fra Pandolf?

Fra Pandolf was meticulous in his work Signup and view all the answers

What does the Duke imply about the Duchess' response to the painter's comments?

She was easily influenced Signup and view all the answers

What does the Duke's use of the phrase 'too soon made glad' suggest about the Duchess?

She was quick to feel joy Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Duke's Description of the Painting

The Duke refers to the painting of his last Duchess as "that piece ... Frà Pandolf's hands / Worked busily a day, and there leaves it."
Fra Pandolf is the painter of the Duchess' portrait, and the Duke reveals that he "never finished a workload" and was "never deft / Handling a brush."

The Duchess' Response to the Painter

The Duke implies that the Duchess was overly pleased by the painter's comments, suggesting that she was easily impressed.
The "spot of joy" on the Duchess' cheek in the painting is believed by the Duke to be due to the painter's flattering words.

The Duchess' Character

The Duke's use of the phrase "too soon made glad" suggests that the Duchess was overly sensitive to praise and easily delighted by trivial things.
The Duke's description of the Duchess implies that she was naive and easily impressed by external validation.

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Description

Test your knowledge of Robert Browning's famous poem "My Last Duchess" with this quiz. Explore the themes, characters, and language used in this dramatic monologue.