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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. When Louis' bed begins to sink in Chapter 17, what does he suppose is the reason?

2. Why is D'Artagnan confused when Philippe (masquerading as the king) asks where Aramis is in Chapter 24?

3. In Chapter 5, Porthos has difficulty recalling Moliere's name correctly and instead calls him by what name, numerous times?

4. In Chapter 2, who does D'Artagnan plan to take Porthos to, to solve his problem?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is D'Artagnan perplexed and his conscience not at ease regarding the arrest of Fouquet in Chapter 19?

2. What does Moliere do to quell Porthos's indignation in Chapter IV, when it is proposed that he should be measured for his outfit?

3. How does Philippe describe the appearance of Colbert in Chapter 10?

4. When Porthos asks what they should do if they see Biscarrat in Chapter 47, how does Aramis respond?

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

6. What does Fouquet hope to gain by arriving in Nantes before the other advisers?

7. Describe the island of St. Marguerite as it is given in Chapter 31.

8. What do Raoul and Athos read upon a silver plate they find on Ste. Marguerite?

9. When D'Artagnan chides Louise at the grave of Raoul, what is her response?

10. What is unique about Aramis's response to Porthos's death, as described in Chapter 52?

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

In "The Man in the Iron Mask," D'Artagnan serves as an archetypal hero character. Using specific example from the text identifies how Dumas connotes the hero archetype. Is it an effective connotation, why or why not?

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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