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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who gives D'Artagnan an order to cover Philippe's face with an iron mask?
2. When Fontaine tells his companions of his first duel in Chapter 6, what is their response?
3. Who does Fouquet request to speak with when he discovers that he is going to be arrested the following day?
4. How much money has Fouquet borrowed and not repaid?
5. What does Aramis give Baisemeaux when they arrive at the Bastille in Chapter 17?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Aramis's demeanor change in Chapter 8 when he writes a letter commanding Baisemeaux to release the prisoner?
2. Why does Athos desire to keep Raoul home when Beaufort first asks to take him on his journey to Africa?
3. After D'Artagnan's horse dies from exhaustion, what does he do to continue pursuing Fouquet?
4. What type of captain is Beaufort once he arrives in Toulon?
5. As mentioned in Chapter 8, what did the prisoner, Marchiali, arrive at the Bastile with?
6. What is Monsieur Fouquet's Epiureans?
7. What is implied by D'Artagnan's warning manner towards Fouquet in Chapter 38?
8. When Porthos asks what they should do if they see Biscarrat in Chapter 47, how does Aramis respond?
9. What does Fouquet hope to gain by arriving in Nantes before the other advisers?
10. Why is Fouquet surprised that Aramis would lodge himself above the king in Chapter 11?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In "The Man in the Iron Mask," Dumas utilizes the several historical figures as important characters in the end of the novel. Discuss how the historical basis for these characters as established in literature affect how their characters are viewed in the book.
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
The theme of the pursuit of power is central to the novel, "The Man in the Iron Mask." Many important characters are pursuing power; however, they are usually foiled in their attempts to attain this power. Using at least three character examples, illustrate how Dumas establishes a premise on the pursuit of power. Discuss how Dumas's view on the pursuit of power is relevant to today.
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