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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 42, Belle-Isle-En-Mer, Chapter 43, The Explanations of Aramis, Chapter 44, Result of the Ideas of the King and the Ideas of D'Artagnan, and Chapter 45, The Ancestors of Porthos.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When D'Artagnan decides to resign, what does he think the fleet will be forced to do?
(a) Wait for his replacement.
(b) Return to Paris.
(c) Return to Nantes.
(d) Attack without him.

2. What does Philippe hope to learn from observing the king unseen in Chapter 14?
(a) He wants to see how the king interacts with his pet dog.
(b) He wants to learn the ceremony of the king's retiring.
(c) He wants to know who the king converses with.
(d) He wants to learn which mistress the king consorts with.

3. Which character does Raoul warn De Guiche to beware of in Chapter 28?
(a) Montalais.
(b) The king.
(c) Colbert.
(d) La Valliere.

4. Where has Planchet purchased an estate to live out his retirement in?
(a) Nice.
(b) Paris.
(c) Fontainbleau.
(d) Cannes.

5. Why is the king angry at their slow progress to Vaux in Chapter 12?
(a) He is anxious to see Fouquet's palace for the first time.
(b) He was hoping to arrive early to walk with La Valliere.
(c) He is feeling ill and the stops are annoying him.
(d) He is fatigued and ready for bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Porthos think they are protecting the Belle-Isle from in Chapter 42?

2. What does Aramis ask a fisherman to communicate to D'Artagnan in Chapter 42?

3. Who does the king request to see before he retires for the night on his first evening at Vaux?

4. Why doesn't Porthos leave the room when D'Artagnan desires to speak secretly with Aramis in Chapter 14?

5. Why is Aramis angry with Porthos in Chapter 42?

(see the answer key)

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