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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How much taller is Porthos than Mouston?
(a) Four inches.
(b) One foot.
(c) One foot and a half.
(d) They are exactly the same height.

3. When Louis' bed begins to sink in Chapter 17, what does he suppose is the reason?
(a) He doesn't realize his bed is moving at all.
(b) He thinks he's having a nightmare.
(c) He thinks it is an earthquake.
(d) He guesses he is being kidnapped.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At what time of night was Louis XIV taken from his bed?

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

3. What aim does D'Artagnan suppose that Aramis has in his suspicious activities with Fouquet, Baisemeaux, and Percerin?

4. What action does Fouquet suggest Louis take before they return to Vaux?

5. What did Aramis send to Philippe in the prison before he freed him from the Bastille?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Aramis warn Philippe to be careful around Mademoiselle de la Valliere when he takes the place of his brother?

2. Why does Raoul want to go to Africa and join the army?

3. Although Louis refuses to relent and pardon Fouquet, what service does he do his wife in Chapter 54?

4. Why does Mademoiselle Montalais think that Raoul is partly to blame for Louise becoming the mistress to the king?

5. What is the first tip that Aramis and Porthos receive that leads them to suspect that Belle-Isle is under attack?

6. What does Moliere do to quell Porthos's indignation in Chapter IV, when it is proposed that he should be measured for his outfit?

7. What reason does Valliere give for dissuading the king from arresting Fouquet at the party?

8. Why does Louis refuse to forgive or pardon Aramis and Porthos even after Fouquet points out that they spared his life?

9. Describe the island of St. Marguerite as it is given in Chapter 31.

10. Why is Moliere at M. Percerin's house in Chapter 3?

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