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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, The Wine of Melun, Chapter 13, Nectar and Ambrosia, and Chapter 14, A Gascon and a gascon and a half.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What question does Queen Anne ask Fouquet during the banquet in Chapter 13?
(a) She asks about Fouquet's family.
(b) She asks the names of the exotic fruit.
(c) She asks Fouquet what his favorite dish was.
(d) She asks who is Fouquet's decorator.

2. What house did the late Madame du Vallon have a chamber with a secret door in?
(a) Belle-Isle.
(b) Vaux.
(c) Vallon.
(d) Chateau of Pierrefonds.

3. Who is the architect of Vaux-le-Vicomte?
(a) Levan.
(b) Lenotre.
(c) Lebrun.
(d) Fouquet.

4. What position does Philippe take as he ponders his decision in Chapter 10?
(a) He paces back and forth in front of the carriage.
(b) He stands gazing at the heavens.
(c) He lays down on the ground and covers his face with his hands as he thinks.
(d) He kneels in prayer with his head constantly bowed.

5. Why do Porthos and D'Artagnan approach Percerin's house on foot in Chapter 3?
(a) They want to enter Percerin's house secretly.
(b) To move ahead of the line of waiting carriages.
(c) It is a rule that everyone is to approach Percerin's house on foot.
(d) Their horses are tired and can go no further.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Fontaine tells his companions of his first duel in Chapter 6, what is their response?

2. What do the figures on the Bastille clock represent?

3. What pets does Percerin keep due to special permission from King Louis XIV?

4. Where is Aramis's room at Vaux?

5. What is unique about the postilion of the final relay of in Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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