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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does the king give for not telling D'Artagnan about Porthos's death when he knew of it in Chapter 54?

2. Who does Raoul see consorting with an officer while he is waiting for De Guiche in Chapter 28?

3. When Fouquet receives a note in Chapter 39, what is promised to aid his escape from the king?

4. Where is D'Artagnan's intended destination when he heads for the stables after resigning in Nantes?

5. Who fires a shot at Raoul and Athos on the Isle of St. Marguerite?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Duty is a theme throughout "The Man in the Iron Mask." Discuss three different character's views of duty and how it is exhibited by their statements and actions. Based on these accounts of duty, does Dumas create an overarching definition of what duty is?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

The theme of the pursuit of power is central to the novel, "The Man in the Iron Mask." Many important characters are pursuing power; however, they are usually foiled in their attempts to attain this power. Using at least three character examples, illustrate how Dumas establishes a premise on the pursuit of power. Discuss how Dumas's view on the pursuit of power is relevant to today.

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