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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 30, The Inventory of M. de Beaufort, Chapter 31, The Silver Dish, and Chapter 32, Captives and Jailers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes King Louis to come to terms with his imprisonment in the Bastille?
(a) The appearance of his first meager meal.
(b) The shadow of the prison bars cast by the morning sun on his wall.
(c) The sounds of other prisoners wailing in agony.
(d) The appearance of a giant rat.

2. What does Fouquet regard as good omen in Chapter 20?
(a) The position of his eggs when breakfast was served.
(b) The early rainshower in the morning.
(c) The sound of an early morning bird call.
(d) The position of his sword.

3. How long does it take Athos and Raoul to reach Toulon after they leave Paris?
(a) One month.
(b) One week.
(c) A fortnight.
(d) Three days.

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

5. What does Beaufort give Raoul as his first order?
(a) He asks Raoul to take a message to the king.
(b) He asks Raoul to go ahead of him as far as Antibes and make preparations.
(c) He asks Raoul to secure a new horse.
(d) He asks Raoul to help him pack his belongings.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Baisemeaux hears the noise of Louis in his cell in Chapter 18, what is his response?

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

3. Who fires a shot at Raoul and Athos on the Isle of St. Marguerite?

4. What finally convinces D'Artagnan that the king does not wish to see him in Chapter 20?

5. What motivation does D'Artagnan have to get to Vaux early in Chapter 12?

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