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

3. What does D'Artagnan request from the king before he arrest Fouquet?

4. What finally convinces D'Artagnan that the king does not wish to see him in Chapter 20?

5. What aim does D'Artagnan suppose that Aramis has in his suspicious activities with Fouquet, Baisemeaux, and Percerin?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is unique about the plates that Fouquet eats from?

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

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

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

7. In Chapter 21, when D'Artagnan asks Aramis when he became intimate friends with the king, how does Aramis explain their familiarity?

8. Describe the two figures who take the king in custody when he finds himself taken from his room and in a subterranean passage.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of love is central to "The Man in the Iron Mask" and has many manifestations. Compare and contrast two approaches to the idea of "what is love" as evidenced by the following characters:

a) Raoul's love for Louise de la Valliere.

b) The King's love for Louise de la Valliere.

c) Athos's love for Raoul.

d) D'Artagnan's love for his friends Aramis, Porthos and Athos.

Essay Topic 2

One of the most frequently used literary devices in "The Man in the Iron Mask" is the appearance of satire. Discuss at least three examples of Dumas's use of satire in the novel and point out whether or not they are effective in emphasizing some truth. Make sure to use specific textual references to back up your assertions.

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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