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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How does Aramis spend his night on the ship in Chapter 51?
2. Why is Aramis angry with Porthos in Chapter 42?
3. Who confirms the death of Raoul to Athos?
4. Which king is the Beaufort's father?
5. What does D'Artagnan tell Raoul and Athos to pretend to be in Chapter 31?
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
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
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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