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

Short Answer Questions

1. After D'Artagnan agrees to cooperate and not resign his post in Chapter 53, what does King Louis offer?

2. What happens to D'Artagnan's horse as he is pursuing Fouquet in Chapter 40?

3. Who ordered the shooting towards Raoul and Athos in Chapter 31?

4. What do Fouquet's friends give him in the end of Chapter 15?

5. Who enters the apartment unexpectedly where Raoul is conversing with a lady in Chapter 28?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout "The Man in the Iron Mask" there are several journeys made by different characters. Discuss at least two specific journeys and how they could be viewed as extended metaphors for character development of the characters who undertake these journeys.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the dramatic structure of "The Man in the Iron Mask." Use textual evidence to designate the expository, rising action, the climax, falling action and denouement and discuss whether or not it follows a typical structure.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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