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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 prisoner's name does Baisemeaux read on the release in Chapter 8?

2. What did Aramis send to Philippe in the prison before he freed him from the Bastille?

3. What action does Fouquet suggest Louis take before they return to Vaux?

4. What does Aramis do to persuade Baisemeux to release the prisoner without further verifying the letter is not a forgery?

5. What does Baisemeaux request from Fouquet before he can release the prisoner in Chapter 22?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Aramis warn Philippe to be careful around Mademoiselle de la Valliere when he takes the place of his brother?

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

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

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

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

8. Why does Mademoiselle Montalais think that Raoul is partly to blame for Louise becoming the mistress to the king?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "The Man in the Iron Mask," in many ways King Louis serves as the character foil to Fouquet. Using specific examples from the book illustrate how their characterizations are in antithesis to each other and how these characterizations are strengthened when shown in contrast with each other.

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

A theme that runs as an undercurrent in "The Man in the Iron Mask" applicable to contemporary issues today is that of social classes and the difference as particularly seen between the aristocracy (the rich) and the servant class. Using textual examples, discuss how Dumas establishes this theme and how it is relates to social classes as seen in popular culture today.

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