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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Raoul and Athos arrive at Beaufort's house in Paris, what is Beaufort doing?

2. What happens to Mouston in the end of Chapter 55?

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

4. When Biscarrat leads the men into the grotto what does he refuse to take?

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

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?

Essay Topic 2

The theme of love is central to "The Man in the Iron Mask" and has many manifestations. Compare and contrast two approaches to the idea of "what is love" as evidenced by the following characters:

a) Raoul's love for Louise de la Valliere.

b) The King's love for Louise de la Valliere.

c) Athos's love for Raoul.

d) D'Artagnan's love for his friends Aramis, Porthos and Athos.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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