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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. What reason does D'Artagnan claim to be laughing in the end of Chapter 5?

2. When the king leaves the passage in Chapter 17, where is he taken?

3. Which two people overhear the king tell La Valliere he loves her in Chapter 13?

4. What does Fouquet regard as good omen in Chapter 20?

5. Which famous French poet does D'Artagnan see hiding in disguise at Percerin's house in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. When Porthos discovers that Aramis has been untruthful with him, what is his response?

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

4. Why does Athos desire to keep Raoul home when Beaufort first asks to take him on his journey to Africa?

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

6. Describe the village of Poitou that Aramis offers Phillippe a humble life of obscurity in.

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the dramatic structure of "The Man in the Iron Mask." Use textual evidence to designate the expository, rising action, the climax, falling action and denouement and discuss whether or not it follows a typical structure.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the point of view utilized by Dumas in "The Man in the Iron Mask." As this was a deliberate choice, discuss why Dumas selected the view he did and what influences the point of view had on the development of themes. Make sure to use specific textual evidence to support your assertions.

Essay Topic 3

One theme that is accentuated by Dumas throughout "The Man in the Iron Mask" is that of the importance of appearances. Discuss at least three instances where this theme is displayed and comment on what societal commentary Dumas may be making by using this theme.

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