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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Chapter 19, who does Fouquet claim is the true owner over Vaux?
2. What reason does Aramis give for the cancellation of the king's morning meeting with D'Artagnan in Chapter 20?
3. Why is the king angry at their slow progress to Vaux in Chapter 12?
4. What reason does Percerin give to D'Artagnan for being pressed for time and unable to help him and Porthos in Chapter 4?
5. In Chapter 26, which two countries does Aramis claim to have relations in?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Moliere end up tricking Porthos into being measured without him knowing it?
2. What does Fouquet hope to gain by arriving in Nantes before the other advisers?
3. How does Beaufort maintain his grand style of living in Paris and in general?
4. In Chapter 1, how does Aramis define ambition to the prisoner?
5. What has Athos been preparing for in Chapter 57 and 58?
6. What reason does Valliere give for dissuading the king from arresting Fouquet at the party?
7. How does Anne of Austria respond when she sees both of her sons in the same room in Chapter 24?
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. What is unique about the plates that Fouquet eats from?
10. When King Louis XIV is first imprisoned at the Bastille, what does he think has become of him?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In "The Man in the Iron Mask," in many ways King Louis serves as the character foil to Fouquet. Using specific examples from the book illustrate how their characterizations are in antithesis to each other and how these characterizations are strengthened when shown in contrast with each other.
Essay Topic 2
Throughout the novel, "The Man in the Iron Mask," Dumas sets forth several conflicting views of allegiance. Compare and contrast the specific view on the purpose and importance of allegiance as demonstrated by one of the following character pairings:
a) Fouquet and Aramis
b) King Louis and Philippe
c) Colbert and D'Artagnan
Give specific textual information on how these characters exhibit and come to these views. Also in the conclusion address whether or not you feel that Dumas is purporting one view of allegiance as being correct or true.
Essay Topic 3
Honor and "gentlemanly" or chivalrous behavior is one of the themes highlighted in "The Man in the Iron Mask." Discuss the characters of Fouquet and D'Artagnan versus the king to illustrate the dichotomy of what honor or honorable behavior is. Use specific textual examples to illustrate the character's view of honor. Does Dumas create an overarching definition of honor. What is it?
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