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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What reason does Colbert give D'Artagnan for conspiring against Fouquet in Chapter 41?

3. In Porthos's family, what is an omen that men are going to die?

4. What does Beaufort give Raoul as his first order?

5. What reaction does Athos have after he reads a letter from Aramis describing Porthos's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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 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.

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