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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 Baisemeaux hears the noise of Louis in his cell in Chapter 18, what is his response?

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

3. How many brothers does Aramis claim to have in Chapter 9?

4. What causes King Louis to come to terms with his imprisonment in the Bastille?

5. What is Pellisson working on in Chapter 6, for the fete at Vaux?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the village of Poitou that Aramis offers Phillippe a humble life of obscurity in.

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

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

4. What does Baisemeaux find ironic about the order for a prisoner's release he receives in Chapter 7?

5. Why does Louis refuse to forgive or pardon Aramis and Porthos even after Fouquet points out that they spared his life?

6. 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?

7. What type of captain is Beaufort once he arrives in Toulon?

8. Why does Raoul want to go to Africa and join the army?

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

10. How does Anne of Austria respond when she sees both of her sons in the same room in Chapter 24?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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