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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. How much money does the king win during his card game at Vaux?

2. How many suits was Mouston measured for in behalf of Porthos?

3. What is unique about the ceiling of the king's bedchamber at Vaux?

4. Where does D'Artagnan sleep in Fouquet's room in Chapter 19?

5. What cell is the king placed in at the Bastille in Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Fouquet's friends recommended that he flee the country and the mistreatment of Louis XIV, what is his response?

2. What reason does Valliere give for dissuading the king from arresting Fouquet at the party?

3. 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?

4. Why is Baisemeaux hesitant to take back the prisoner in Chapter 17?

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

6. How does Aramis's demeanor change in Chapter 8 when he writes a letter commanding Baisemeaux to release the prisoner?

7. Why is Fouquet surprised that Aramis would lodge himself above the king in Chapter 11?

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

9. As mentioned in Chapter 8, what did the prisoner, Marchiali, arrive at the Bastile with?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

In "The Man in the Iron Mask," Dumas utilizes the several historical figures as important characters in the end of the novel. Discuss how the historical basis for these characters as established in literature affect how their characters are viewed in the book.

Essay Topic 3

What is Alexandre Dumas's writing style? Discuss both the mechanical aspect of his writing and his "voice" throughout the novel. Make sure to discuss what literary tools and devices he relies on most and what specific parts of the text reflect his voice?

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