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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why won't the guards allow Fouquet to enter the Bastille in Chapter 22?
(a) There is a riot going on in the prison and no one is being allowed in or out.
(b) They do not believe it is Fouquet.
(c) They are under orders to prevent Fouquet from entering the prison.
(d) They dislike Fouquet.

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

3. According to Aramis's plan, when Philippe takes the throne, what will become of Louis XIV's wife?
(a) A divorce will be consented to.
(b) She be killed by an assassin.
(c) She will be imprisoned with her husband.
(d) She will be married to Phillippe.

4. In Chapter 19, who does Fouquet claim is the true owner over Vaux?
(a) He claims that Vaux belongs to his son.
(b) Vaux belongs to the king.
(c) Fouquet claims to be the only true owner of Vaux.
(d) He claims Vaux belongs to posterity and those hwo created it.

5. Where does Fouquet suggest that Aramis should go as a place of refuge in Chapter 21?
(a) Sweden.
(b) Paris.
(c) Spain.
(d) Belle-Isle.

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

7. What is the king screaming when Fouquet stands outside his cell in Chapter 22?
(a) Death to Fouquet!
(b) Sanctuary!
(c) I am not Philippe!
(d) Death to Aramis!

8. In Chapter 4, what follies does Aramis tell D'Artagnan he has given up?
(a) Practicing fencing.
(b) Playing music.
(c) Writing poetry.
(d) Playing cards.

9. When the king leaves the passage in Chapter 17, where is he taken?
(a) He is taken to a waiting carriage.
(b) He is taken to a cave.
(c) He is taken to the dungeon of Vaux.
(d) He is taken to a shack in the village of Melun.

10. What is the name of the city where Philippe may choose to live a free life incognito?
(a) Cerein.
(b) Bas-Poitou.
(c) Vannes.
(d) St. Cloud.

11. When Baisemeaux hears the noise of Louis in his cell in Chapter 18, what is his response?
(a) He goes to see what the commotion is about.
(b) He laughs that the prisoner has gone mad as if it is a joke.
(c) He sends a guard to silence Louis.
(d) He is annoyed, but just continues on with his meal.

12. Who does Baisemeaux think that Aramis resembles in Chapter 7?
(a) Fouquet.
(b) Cardinal de la Rochelle.
(c) Monsieur de la Fere.
(d) D'Artagnan.

13. How did Percerin receive his title as tailor to the king?
(a) It is a hereditary title.
(b) He was elected by the guild of tailors.
(c) He was appointed due to his social connections at court.
(d) He won a design contest for the wedding of Henry III.

14. Who does D'Artagnan believe would be the superior king?
(a) He thinks they are both equal in their faculties.
(b) He think neither of them would be suited to the job.
(c) He thinks Louis is the better king.
(d) He thinks Philippe would be superior.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does Philippe take as he ponders his decision in Chapter 10?

2. How much money has Fouquet borrowed and not repaid?

3. Why is Raoul in need of consolation from his father in Chapter 26?

4. In Chapter 5, Porthos has difficulty recalling Moliere's name correctly and instead calls him by what name, numerous times?

5. What does Baisemeaux request from Fouquet before he can release the prisoner in Chapter 22?

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