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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 interrupts Baisemeux's meal with Aramis?
2. What position does Philippe take as he ponders his decision in Chapter 10?
3. Why is the king angry at their slow progress to Vaux in Chapter 12?
4. Where does Aramis invite Monsieur Moliere to go, in the beginning of Chapter 5?
5. Where does Fouquet suggest that Aramis should go as a place of refuge in Chapter 21?
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. Describe the village of Poitou that Aramis offers Phillippe a humble life of obscurity in.
4. How does Philippe describe the appearance of Colbert in Chapter 10?
5. What is the first tip that Aramis and Porthos receive that leads them to suspect that Belle-Isle is under attack?
6. On what grounds does D'Artagnan beg Aramis to tell him the truth and the designs behind his projects in Chapter 14?
7. What is unique about the carriage that transports Aramis and Porthos on their visit to Athos?
8. How does Beaufort maintain his grand style of living in Paris and in general?
9. In Chapter 34, when Louise La Valliere learns that Raoul is going to Africa, what does her response portray about her regard for him?
10. What possible reason does D'Artagnan suggest for the small size of the secret door leading into the late Madame du Vallon's chamber?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
One of the strongest literary tools employed by Dumas in "The Man in the Iron Mask" is the use of irony. Give examples of where Dumas has employed verbal, situational or comic irony and discuss in detail how this use of irony has furthered the plot, developed characters or strengthened a theme.
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 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.
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