Porphyria's Lover

1 Why does the duke most likely need a “new” duchess in “My Last Duchess”?

• A His last duchess died.

• B He is exceedingly poor.

• C His last duchess left him for a painter.

• D He fell deeply in love with a young woman.

2 The curtain covering the painting in “My Last Duchess” helps you infer that the speaker regards himself as

• A all-powerful

• B common

• C jealous

• D kind

3 In “My Last Duchess,” the duke feels that his last duchess was…..

• A unworthy of art

• B faithful to him

• C too flirtatious

• D very young

4 In “My Last Duchess,” the duke’s treatment of his listener in lines 47–54 shows that the….

• A listener shows few signs of protesting

• B duke controls every action his listener makes

• C listener has a profound interest in art

• D duke slowly loses control of the situation

5 What does the statue of a god taming a sea horse tell you about the duke in “My Last Duchess”?

• A He comes to see the statues often.

• B The god is his favorite of all gods.

• C He loves to feel powerful and dominant.

• D The painter’s fame is unimportant to him.

6 In the dramatic monologue “Porphyria’s Lover,” Porphyria’s effect on the setting of the cottage is to….

• A bring the storm in

• B make it too crowded

• C warm and brighten it

• D evoke a sinister feeling

7 Why does Porphyria say she came to the cottage in “Porphyria’s Lover”? (Line 27 P950)

• A She was at a party and missed the speaker.

• B Her family discovered that she had a lover.

• C The speaker sent her a note asking for a visit.

• D She wants to break off her relationship.

8 Which line best helps you infer that the speaker in “Porphyria’s Lover” feels blameless about his actions?

• A "While I debated what to do”

• B “I warily oped her lids: again”

• C “I propped her head up as before”

• D “And I, its love, am gained instead!”

9 The crimes committed in “My Last Duchess” and “Porphyria’s Lover” are alike because both are...

• A certain to go forever unpunished

• B committed in a desire for control

• C an act of vengeance for stealing

• D reflective of intense love

10 The best words to describe the duke in “My Last Duchess” are….

• A arrogant and cruel

• B powerfully intelligent

• C humorously entertaining

• D clever and compassionate