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

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does Beaufort offer Raoul in his army?

2. What interrupts Aramis and Porthos as they are getting a boat ready to flee?

3. From studying the map in Planchet's store, where do Athos and Raoul suppose that D'Artagnan is journeying?

4. Who does Raoul go to visit first when he arrives in Paris in Chapter 28?

5. How do Porthos and Aramis attempt to escape in Chapter 46?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Discuss the point of view utilized by Dumas in "The Man in the Iron Mask." As this was a deliberate choice, discuss why Dumas selected the view he did and what influences the point of view had on the development of themes. Make sure to use specific textual evidence to support your assertions.

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