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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. In Chapter 5, Porthos has difficulty recalling Moliere's name correctly and instead calls him by what name, numerous times?
(a) Pierrefonds.
(b) Voliere.
(c) Mondan.
(d) Poquelin.

2. Once the king has been imprisoned in the Bastille, where does Porthos go?
(a) He goes to his chateaux.
(b) He goes into Paris to drink with some friends.
(c) He stays at the Bastille to guard the prisoner until Aramis returns.
(d) He returns to Vaux.

3. In Chapter 19, who does Fouquet claim is the true owner over Vaux?
(a) He claims that Vaux belongs to his son.
(b) Vaux belongs to the king.
(c) Fouquet claims to be the only true owner of Vaux.
(d) He claims Vaux belongs to posterity and those hwo created it.

4. What does Fouquet request of Aramis after he draws his sword in Chapter 21?
(a) He asks Aramis to kill Philippe.
(b) He asks Aramis to take his life.
(c) He challenges Aramis to a duel.
(d) He asks Aramis to retrieve Louis.

5. What did Aramis send to Philippe in the prison before he freed him from the Bastille?
(a) Written notes on the king and society of the court.
(b) The ring of the king with the royal crest.
(c) An assortment of books about political history.
(d) A barber to cut Philippe's hair in the fashion of the king.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the king angry at their slow progress to Vaux in Chapter 12?

2. What is Pellisson working on in Chapter 6, for the fete at Vaux?

3. In Chapter 2, who does D'Artagnan plan to take Porthos to, to solve his problem?

4. When Fouquet supposes that Aramis has intervened with the king to prevent his arrest in Chapter 21, how does he feel?

5. When Louis' bed begins to sink in Chapter 17, what does he suppose is the reason?

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. What type of captain is Beaufort once he arrives in Toulon?

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

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

6. Describe Porthos's demeanor when D'Artagnan comes to visit him in Chapter 2.

7. When Fouquet goes to take Aramis's hand before his departure in Chapter 21, what causes him to become horror-stricken?

8. How does Aramis's demeanor change in Chapter 8 when he writes a letter commanding Baisemeaux to release the prisoner?

9. Why is the jailer hesitant to tell the governor that the prisoner, Louis XIV, has gone mad and has broken his chair?

10. How does Biscarrat try to convince the captain to let Aramis and Porthos go in Chapter 48?

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