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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18, A Night at the Bastille, Chapter 19, The Shadow of M. Fouquet, Chapter 20, The Morning.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What cell is the king placed in at the Bastille in Chapter 17?
(a) Baisemeaux's own quarters.
(b) Philippe's old cell.
(c) The very bottom dungeon.
(d) He is thrown in with several other mad prisoners.

3. What do the figures on the Bastille clock represent?
(a) The Greek God of war.
(b) A lion and several prisoners.
(c) The three fates.
(d) St. Peter in Bonds.

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

5. What does Aramis do with the document that calls for the release of Marchiali?
(a) He burns it in the fire.
(b) He tears it up.
(c) He takes it for safe keeping.
(d) He gives it back to Baisemeaux.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unique about the ceiling of the king's bedchamber at Vaux?

2. What does Fouquet regard as good omen in Chapter 20?

3. What is the name of the city where Philippe may choose to live a free life incognito?

4. According to Aramis in Chapter 1, who will come to fetch the prisoner in the future?

5. Why does Aramis propose they take their carriage off of the road so they can converse in Chapter 8?

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