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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Aramis and Porthos know the father of the soldier they take prisoner in Chapter 46?
(a) His father was an innkeeper in Porthos's hometown.
(b) His father introduced the musketeers to each other many years before.
(c) His father was a valet to Athos.
(d) His father attacked them on the first day of their friendship, when they met D'Artagnan.

2. What reason does the king give for not telling D'Artagnan about Porthos's death when he knew of it in Chapter 54?
(a) The king was afraid D'Artagnan would not retain his post if he knew.
(b) The king wanted D'Artagnan to find out for himself.
(c) The king wanted to punish D'Artagnan.
(d) The king tried to send a message to D'Artagnan, but he did not recieve it.

3. Who enters the grotto alone to investigate in Chapter 48?
(a) Colbert.
(b) D'Artagnan.
(c) Aramis.
(d) Biscarrat.

4. What is the name of Planchet's intended bride?
(a) Truchen.
(b) Anne.
(c) Margeruite.
(d) Marie.

5. Why is Aramis angry with Porthos in Chapter 42?
(a) Porthos has lost all of Aramis's money in poker games with the locals.
(b) Porthos has learned of Philippe and lectured Aramis about it.
(c) Porthos has sent a letter to the king.
(d) Porthos has sent off the last two fishing boats from Belle-Isle.

6. What position does Beaufort offer Raoul in his army?
(a) Aid-de-camp.
(b) Spy.
(c) Calvary Captain.
(d) Foot soldier.

7. How does Porthos die in Chapter 50?
(a) He is shot.
(b) Falling rocks from the ceiling crush him.
(c) He is accidentally blown up while trying to light a fuse.
(d) He is run through with a sword.

8. Which king is the Beaufort's father?
(a) William the Conquorer.
(b) Louis XIII.
(c) Henry IV.
(d) Henry III.

9. When D'Artagnan arrives back in Paris, who does he find has taken ill in Chapter 34?
(a) Fouquet.
(b) Colbert.
(c) The king.
(d) Philippe.

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

11. How does Aramis spend his night on the ship in Chapter 51?
(a) Writing letters to his friends.
(b) Crying for over the death of Porthos.
(c) Drinking with the sailors.
(d) Playing cards with the servants.

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) Showing his face as the martyr of the king.
(c) Seeing the other advisers as he leaves.
(d) Receiving information from friends.

13. What does Raoul give to D'Artagnan to give to Louise de La Valliere?
(a) A letter.
(b) A necklace.
(c) A ring.
(d) A handkerchief.

14. Where does D'Artagnan offer to take Mouston in Chapter 55?
(a) Into the country for a respite.
(b) Back to the Chateau Vallon.
(c) To his own home.
(d) To Athos's home.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. From studying the map in Planchet's store, where do Athos and Raoul suppose that D'Artagnan is journeying?

2. Who sent the note to Fouquet in Chapter 40?

3. Where has Planchet purchased an estate to live out his retirement in?

4. How does Porthos kill the captain of the guards pursing them in Chapter 49?

5. Who does Raoul see consorting with an officer while he is waiting for De Guiche in Chapter 28?

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