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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Raoul and Athos arrive at Beaufort's house in Paris, what is Beaufort doing?
(a) Taking all of his fine things to a friend's house for safe keeping until his return.
(b) Packing all of his treasures to take with him to Africa.
(c) Distributing all of his things of value to his friends and creditors.
(d) Selling all of his fine things to fund his journey to Africa.

2. Why is Fouquet unable to flee Nantes in the end of Chapter 38?
(a) He is very ill.
(b) He does not desire to flee.
(c) He is being threatened by creditors outside of the city.
(d) The king has forbidden him to leave.

3. What happens to D'Artagnan's horse as he is pursuing Fouquet in Chapter 40?
(a) It falls ills and lays down by the road.
(b) It suffers a broken leg.
(c) It dies.
(d) It is shot by Fouquet.

4. How does Porthos kill the captain of the guards pursing them in Chapter 49?
(a) He drowns him in the river.
(b) He shoots him.
(c) He strangles him.
(d) He strikes him with an iron bar.

5. When Biscarrat leads the men into the grotto what does he refuse to take?
(a) His hat.
(b) His uniform.
(c) He armor.
(d) His sword.

6. What reaction does Athos have after he reads a letter from Aramis describing Porthos's death?
(a) He is angry at the king and writes a letter.
(b) He faints.
(c) He falls into a fit of sobbing and cries for hours.
(d) He is peaceful with the knowledge that Porthos has gone to a better place.

7. What order of the king does an Officer give D'Artagnan after he decides to resign?
(a) An order exiling D'Artagnan.
(b) An order that makes D'Artagnan prisoner.
(c) An order that tells D'Artagnan to return to Nantes alone.
(d) An order allows them to execute D'Artagnan if he resigns.

8. What interrupts Aramis and Porthos as they are getting a boat ready to flee?
(a) A pack of dogs chasing a fox.
(b) A courier with a letter from Fouquet.
(c) D'Artagnan coming to their aid.
(d) A servant coming with their gold and silver.

9. What does Aramis show the captain of the ship in Chapter 51 that causes the captain to follow his orders.
(a) A signed letter from Fouquet.
(b) A sword.
(c) A ring.
(d) A signed letter from the king.

10. What does the king order D'Artagnan to do for his advisers when they get to Nantes in Chapter 34?
(a) Spy on their meetings.
(b) Send gift to them for their journey.
(c) Take notes on their meeting.
(d) Guard them.

11. Who does D'Artagnan request to speak with at Nantes in Chapter 37?
(a) Fouquet.
(b) Colbert.
(c) The king.
(d) Marazin.

12. When King Louis XIV orders D'Artagnan to arrest Fouquet in Chapter 40, what does the king want to prevent Fouquet from doing in transit?
(a) Throwing notes out the window.
(b) Receiving information from friends.
(c) Seeing the other advisers as he leaves.
(d) Showing his face as the martyr of the king.

13. When D'Artagnan decides to resign, what does he think the fleet will be forced to do?
(a) Return to Paris.
(b) Wait for his replacement.
(c) Attack without him.
(d) Return to Nantes.

14. Which lady friend of Louise de la Valliere's accuses Louise of killing Raoul if he dies in Africa?
(a) No finds her bahavoir towards Raoul amiss.
(b) Mademoiselle de Montalais.
(c) The Queen.
(d) Mademoiselle de Tonnay-Charente.

15. What does D'Artagnan tell Raoul and Athos to pretend to be in Chapter 31?
(a) Fishermen who cannot read.
(b) Deaf gardeners.
(c) Spaniards who don't speak French.
(d) Blind servants.

Short Answer Questions

1. After D'Artagnan agrees to cooperate and not resign his post in Chapter 53, what does King Louis offer?

2. At the last minute who decides to accompany Raoul on his expedition?

3. What is the name of Planchet's intended bride?

4. How do Porthos and Aramis attempt to escape in Chapter 46?

5. What does De Guiche promise Raoul in Chapter 28?

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