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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. 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) They want to abandon the carriage and not have it draw suspicion.
(c) He does not want another carriage to stop and offer assistance to them.
(d) The carriage is broken and needs to be repaired.

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

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

4. What is Pellisson working on in Chapter 6, for the fete at Vaux?
(a) A painting for the king.
(b) A song for King Louis XIV.
(c) The prologue to a play.
(d) A musical composition for the party.

5. How many suits was Mouston measured for in behalf of Porthos?
(a) 2.
(b) 22.
(c) 50.
(d) 36.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who makes an unexpected appearance in Chapter 4 and asks Percerin to make Porthos's outfit?

3. How many brothers does Aramis claim to have in Chapter 9?

4. According to Aramis in Chapter 1, who will come to fetch the prisoner in the future?

5. What house did the late Madame du Vallon have a chamber with a secret door in?

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of feeling does Philippe have when he takes his brother's place in Chapter 20?

2. What does Fouquet hope to gain by arriving in Nantes before the other advisers?

3. What is implied by D'Artagnan's warning manner towards Fouquet in Chapter 38?

4. On what grounds does D'Artagnan beg Aramis to tell him the truth and the designs behind his projects in Chapter 14?

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

6. What is Monsieur Fouquet's Epiureans?

7. What possible reason does D'Artagnan suggest for the small size of the secret door leading into the late Madame du Vallon's chamber?

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

9. How does Raoul feel about returning to Paris to meet Beaufort before leaving for Africa?

10. What are the events surrounding D'Artagnan's death?

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