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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Fouquet suspects D'Artagnan is about to arrest him in Chapter 38, how does D'Artagnan respond?

2. Why is Aramis angry with Porthos in Chapter 42?

3. Who does D'Artagnan request to speak with at Nantes in Chapter 37?

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

5. Where has Planchet purchased an estate to live out his retirement in?

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

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

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?

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