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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What finally convinces D'Artagnan that the king does not wish to see him in Chapter 20?
(a) The arrival of the king's servant with breakfast.
(b) The voice of the king telling him they'll meet later.
(c) Aramis's persuasion.
(d) A note signed by the king.

4. What reason does Percerin give to D'Artagnan for being pressed for time and unable to help him and Porthos in Chapter 4?
(a) He is training his apprentices.
(b) He is making five costumes for the King.
(c) He is busy working on all of his financial records.
(d) He is making his own outfit for the party at Vaux.

5. What does Baisemeaux do after he receives the order for the king's release from Fouquet endorsed by Louis?
(a) He strikes his own jaw with his fist.
(b) He writes his account of what happened.
(c) He puts his head in his hands and cries.
(d) He flees the Bastille.

6. In Chapter 26, which two countries does Aramis claim to have relations in?
(a) Denmark and England.
(b) Portugal and Spain.
(c) Italy and Portugal.
(d) England and Spain.

7. What does is the order that Aramis gives to D'Artagnan for in Chapter 20?
(a) The arrest of Fouquet.
(b) The arrest of Colbert.
(c) The release of Fouquet.
(d) The discharge of several soldiers.

8. What is title is Aramis recognized by in Chapter 1?
(a) The Bishop of Vannes.
(b) Duke d'Isle.
(c) His title is not given.
(d) Govenor.

9. What is the name of the play being composed for the fete at Vaux in Chapter 6?
(a) Cachet.
(b) Facheux.
(c) The play does not have a name.
(d) Epicurere.

10. Why won't the guard fetch the governor when Louis requests him Chapter 18?
(a) He dislikes Louis and wants to punish him.
(b) He supposes the prisoner is mad.
(c) He is deaf and dumb and cannot understand Louis's request.
(d) He is busy and has other prisoners to attend to.

11. What does Aramis give Baisemeaux when they arrive at the Bastille in Chapter 17?
(a) A large bag of money as a bribe.
(b) An order to reimprison Marchiali.
(c) The letter of release for Seldon.
(d) A sword.

12. What house did the late Madame du Vallon have a chamber with a secret door in?
(a) Vallon.
(b) Chateau of Pierrefonds.
(c) Vaux.
(d) Belle-Isle.

13. Why does Aramis propose they take their carriage off of the road so they can converse in Chapter 8?
(a) He does not want to take the carriage off of the road, but wants to have the conversation immediately.
(b) He does not want another carriage to stop and offer assistance to them.
(c) They want to abandon the carriage and not have it draw suspicion.
(d) The carriage is broken and needs to be repaired.

14. What profession does Baisemeaux hold?
(a) Prison Guard.
(b) Priest.
(c) Govenor of the Prison.
(d) Bishop..

15. What does Percerin give Aramis to take with him at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) A letter to give to M. Fouquet.
(b) A drawing of the king's clothing.
(c) Patterns for the garments of the king.
(d) His own outfit to wear to the party at Vaux.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which famous French poet does D'Artagnan see hiding in disguise at Percerin's house in Chapter 3?

2. When Louis' bed begins to sink in Chapter 17, what does he suppose is the reason?

3. Why does Philippe have difficulty understanding what Anne of Austria whispers in his ear in Chapter 24?

4. How did the prisoner discover that the lady who visited him monthly during his childhood was the Queen?

5. Who waited on the king during the dinner during Chapter 13?

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