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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Raoul wish for before drinking from the goblet in Chapter 27?

2. Why is Fouquet unable to flee Nantes in the end of Chapter 38?

3. At the last minute who decides to accompany Raoul on his expedition?

4. Why does the Provencal fisherman refuse to have his boat conscripted by Raoul in Chapter 31?

5. What does Aramis ask a fisherman to communicate to D'Artagnan in Chapter 42?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

In "The Man in the Iron Mask," D'Artagnan serves as an archetypal hero character. Using specific example from the text identifies how Dumas connotes the hero archetype. Is it an effective connotation, why or why not?

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