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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. According to Philippe in Chapter 10, who is the mortal enemy of Colbert?
(a) The king.
(b) D'Artagnan.
(c) Fouquet.
(d) Mademoiselle de la Valliere.

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

3. What is the name of the person Aramis tells Fouquet he wants to release from the Bastille?
(a) He does not name the criminal.
(b) Lyonne.
(c) Seldon.
(d) Loret.

4. How many suits was Mouston measured for in behalf of Porthos?
(a) 50.
(b) 36.
(c) 2.
(d) 22.

5. 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 kneels in prayer with his head constantly bowed.
(c) He lays down on the ground and covers his face with his hands as he thinks.
(d) He stands gazing at the heavens.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two people overhear the king tell La Valliere he loves her in Chapter 13?

2. Why do Porthos and D'Artagnan approach Percerin's house on foot in Chapter 3?

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

4. What causes King Louis to come to terms with his imprisonment in the Bastille?

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

(see the answer key)

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