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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. Which famous French poet does D'Artagnan see hiding in disguise at Percerin's house in Chapter 3?
(a) Charles Perrault.
(b) Jean de la Fontaine.
(c) Rosseau.
(d) Moliere.

2. What profession does Monsieur Lebrun hold?
(a) He is Aramis's servant.
(b) He is one of Fouquet's painters.
(c) He is a valet for Percerin.
(d) He is a messenger.

3. What does Aramis do to persuade Baisemeux to release the prisoner without further verifying the letter is not a forgery?
(a) He gets Baisemeux drunk and then persuades him.
(b) He claims that he saw the order signed in his presence.
(c) He threatens Baisemeux with pistols to release the prisoner.
(d) He writes a letter verfiying the order.

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

5. What motivation does D'Artagnan have to get to Vaux early in Chapter 12?
(a) He has plans to meet with his mistress there.
(b) He wants to rest for the evening.
(c) He feels it is the safest place for the king.
(d) He wants to speak with Aramis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the village where the prisoner spent his early years?

2. What reason does D'Artagnan claim to be laughing in the end of Chapter 5?

3. How many brothers does Aramis claim to have in Chapter 9?

4. What reason does Percerin give to D'Artagnan for being pressed for time and unable to help him and Porthos in Chapter 4?

5. What prisoner's name does Baisemeaux read on the release in Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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