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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who asks the others to give the excuse that he goes ahead to clear the way, so that he can leave the tavern without the cardinal?

2. How does Lady de Winter pretend to commit suicide?

3. Who turns out to be Lady de Winter's captor in England?

4. The friends decide their best course of action to stop Lady de Winter is to send two messages. Who gets the second message?

5. Once the King's escort to the fetes arrives in Paris, how many days leave are they given?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Porthos' emphasis on his image define his character and the actions his character takes throughout the story? Cite specific examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Athos, Porthos and Aramis are all assumed names. What is the purpose of the characters assuming names other than their own, and what role does this have in the story? Use examples from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What are the three types of irony? What role does irony have in the story? Cite examples from the book to support your conclusion.

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