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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 is Raoul in need of consolation from his father in Chapter 26?
(a) His best friend has just died.
(b) He has been stripped of his commission in the army.
(c) He has suffered from a long illness.
(d) He has discovered Louise La Valliere's infidelity with the king.

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

3. What does Philippe hope to learn from observing the king unseen in Chapter 14?
(a) He wants to learn the ceremony of the king's retiring.
(b) He wants to see how the king interacts with his pet dog.
(c) He wants to know who the king converses with.
(d) He wants to learn which mistress the king consorts with.

4. What finally convinces D'Artagnan that the king does not wish to see him in Chapter 20?
(a) The voice of the king telling him they'll meet later.
(b) Aramis's persuasion.
(c) A note signed by the king.
(d) The arrival of the king's servant with breakfast.

5. What does Fouquet regard as good omen in Chapter 20?
(a) The early rainshower in the morning.
(b) The position of his sword.
(c) The position of his eggs when breakfast was served.
(d) The sound of an early morning bird call.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Porthos believe he is to receive for his part in the plot?

2. How many suits was Mouston measured for in behalf of Porthos?

3. How much money does Aramis offer to Philippe should he decide to go to Bas-Poitou?

4. Who waited on the king during the dinner during Chapter 13?

5. Why doesn't Porthos leave the room when D'Artagnan desires to speak secretly with Aramis in Chapter 14?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Colbert prove to the king that Fouquet has embezzled money from the government?

2. After D'Artagnan's horse dies from exhaustion, what does he do to continue pursuing Fouquet?

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

4. What is unique about the carriage that transports Aramis and Porthos on their visit to Athos?

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

6. In Chapter 41 as the King thinks back on D'Artagnan's service to him, how does he remember it?

7. What has Athos been preparing for in Chapter 57 and 58?

8. Throughout the festivities at Vaux when the king is entertained with a play and all sorts of special amusement, what is the king's demeanor?

9. How does Athos defend Louise to Raoul in Chapter 25?

10. What type of disposition does Maria Theresa have as described in Chapter 12?

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