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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. Why does Philippe totter and seem a bit unstable when he goes for a walk around the carriage in Chapter 10?
2. What two things does Aramis ask of Athos in Chapter 26?
3. According to Aramis in Chapter 1, who will come to fetch the prisoner in the future?
4. What is unique about the ceiling of the king's bedchamber at Vaux?
5. What does Percerin give Aramis to take with him at the end of Chapter 4?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Biscarrat try to convince the captain to let Aramis and Porthos go in Chapter 48?
2. How does Athos defend Louise to Raoul in Chapter 25?
3. How does Anne of Austria respond when she sees both of her sons in the same room in Chapter 24?
4. When Porthos discovers that Aramis has been untruthful with him, what is his response?
5. Describe the island of St. Marguerite as it is given in Chapter 31.
6. Why does Mademoiselle Montalais think that Raoul is partly to blame for Louise becoming the mistress to the king?
7. What does Moliere do to quell Porthos's indignation in Chapter IV, when it is proposed that he should be measured for his outfit?
8. What grievance does D'Artagnan voice against the king during his audience in Chapter 53?
9. 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?
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
The theme of the pursuit of power is central to the novel, "The Man in the Iron Mask." Many important characters are pursuing power; however, they are usually foiled in their attempts to attain this power. Using at least three character examples, illustrate how Dumas establishes a premise on the pursuit of power. Discuss how Dumas's view on the pursuit of power is relevant to today.
Essay Topic 2
One literary tool employed by Dumas in "The Man in the Iron Mask" is the use of foreshadowing. Give examples of where Dumas has employed foreshadowing and discuss in detail how this use of foreshadowing furthered the plot, developed character, or strengthened a theme.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the importance of setting within "The Man in the Iron Mask." Make sure to discuss at least three different settings and how the descriptions of those settings are integral in the development of themes and characters.
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