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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 24, The False King, Chapter 25, In Which Porthos thinks he is pursing a dukedom, and Chapter 26, The Last Adieus.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Baisemeaux do after he receives the order for the king's release from Fouquet endorsed by Louis?
(a) He strikes his own jaw with his fist.
(b) He puts his head in his hands and cries.
(c) He writes his account of what happened.
(d) He flees the Bastille.

2. What does Percerin give Aramis to take with him at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) A drawing of the king's clothing.
(b) His own outfit to wear to the party at Vaux.
(c) A letter to give to M. Fouquet.
(d) Patterns for the garments of the king.

3. How many brothers does Aramis claim to have in Chapter 9?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) None.
(d) 4.

4. What does Philippe hope to learn from observing the king unseen in Chapter 14?
(a) He wants to see how the king interacts with his pet dog.
(b) He wants to know who the king converses with.
(c) He wants to learn which mistress the king consorts with.
(d) He wants to learn the ceremony of the king's retiring.

5. Why is the king angry at their slow progress to Vaux in Chapter 12?
(a) He is anxious to see Fouquet's palace for the first time.
(b) He was hoping to arrive early to walk with La Valliere.
(c) He is fatigued and ready for bed.
(d) He is feeling ill and the stops are annoying him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unique about the ceiling of the king's bedchamber at Vaux?

2. When the king leaves the passage in Chapter 17, where is he taken?

3. How did the prisoner discover that the lady who visited him monthly during his childhood was the Queen?

4. Why aren't there fresh horses for Aramis and Porthos when they arrive at Orleans in Chapter 26?

5. When Louis' bed begins to sink in Chapter 17, what does he suppose is the reason?

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