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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. What action does Fouquet suggest Louis take before they return to Vaux?

2. Once the king has been imprisoned in the Bastille, where does Porthos go?

3. What house did the late Madame du Vallon have a chamber with a secret door in?

4. How did the preceptor and the nurse of the prisoner die?

5. Who told Porthos to arrive at Vaux twenty-four hours before the party?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Moliere at M. Percerin's house in Chapter 3?

2. What is implied by D'Artagnan's warning manner towards Fouquet in Chapter 38?

3. What is unique about the carriage that transports Aramis and Porthos on their visit to Athos?

4. What grievance does D'Artagnan voice against the king during his audience in Chapter 53?

5. What is unique about the plates that Fouquet eats from?

6. In Chapter 41 as the King thinks back on D'Artagnan's service to him, how does he remember it?

7. What is Monsieur Fouquet's Epiureans?

8. What does Moliere do to quell Porthos's indignation in Chapter IV, when it is proposed that he should be measured for his outfit?

9. Describe Porthos's demeanor when D'Artagnan comes to visit him in Chapter 2.

10. What is Fouquet's first impression of the king when he opens the cell in Chapter 22?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

One of the strongest literary tools employed by Dumas in "The Man in the Iron Mask" is the use of irony. Give examples of where Dumas has employed verbal, situational or comic irony and discuss in detail how this use of irony has furthered the plot, developed characters or strengthened a theme.

Essay Topic 3

What is Alexandre Dumas's writing style? Discuss both the mechanical aspect of his writing and his "voice" throughout the novel. Make sure to discuss what literary tools and devices he relies on most and what specific parts of the text reflect his voice?

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