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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 does Fouquet regard Aramis's act of abducting Louis XIV?
2. Who comes to visit Athos after Aramis and Porthos have left?
3. What pets does Percerin keep due to special permission from King Louis XIV?
4. What sentence would befall those who try to communicate with the prisoner "Marchiali" after he is re-incarcerated?
5. Who does D'Artagnan believe would be the superior king?
Short Essay Questions
1. What grievance does D'Artagnan voice against the king during his audience in Chapter 53?
2. What is Fouquet's first impression of the king when he opens the cell in Chapter 22?
3. When Fouquet goes to take Aramis's hand before his departure in Chapter 21, what causes him to become horror-stricken?
4. What are the events surrounding D'Artagnan's death?
5. How does Anne of Austria respond when she sees both of her sons in the same room in Chapter 24?
6. What is unique about the plates that Fouquet eats from?
7. What is unique about the carriage that transports Aramis and Porthos on their visit to Athos?
8. In Chapter 1, how does Aramis define ambition to the prisoner?
9. Why is D'Artagnan perplexed and his conscience not at ease regarding the arrest of Fouquet in Chapter 19?
10. When King Louis XIV is first imprisoned at the Bastille, what does he think has become of him?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Throughout the novel, "The Man in the Iron Mask," Dumas sets forth several conflicting views of allegiance. Compare and contrast the specific view on the purpose and importance of allegiance as demonstrated by one of the following character pairings:
a) Fouquet and Aramis
b) King Louis and Philippe
c) Colbert and D'Artagnan
Give specific textual information on how these characters exhibit and come to these views. Also in the conclusion address whether or not you feel that Dumas is purporting one view of allegiance as being correct or true.
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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