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Three Musketeers . The Recap. Chapter 1. D’Artagnan leaves home He is given a horse, a remedy to heal most wounds, very little money, and most importantly a_______________________. He goes to the town of Meung . A Stranger in dark clothing ends up fighting d’Artagnan .
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Three Musketeers The Recap
Chapter 1 • D’Artagnan leaves home • He is given a horse, a remedy to heal most wounds, very little money, and most importantly a_______________________. • He goes to the town of Meung. A Stranger in dark clothing ends up fighting d’Artagnan. • What causes the fight to start?
Chapter 2 • D’Artagan goes to Monsieur de Treville’s home • What is Monsieur de Treville’s post? • What game are the musketeers playing? • What is d’Artagnan surprised to hear?
Chapter 3 • Why is Treville upset? • Why was Athos late to the meeting? • What causes d’Artagnan to run out of the room
Chapter 4 • How does d’Artagnan end up getting into a duel with each of the three musketeers?
Chapter 5 • Describe what happens when d’Artagnan and the three musketeers meet for the duel.
Chapter 6 • Where does the king live? • Why was he so impressed with d’Artagnan? • Why did d’Artagnan decide to stop playing tennis?
Chapters 7-8 • Who is Planchet? • How do Monsieur Bonacieux and d’Artagnan meet? • What problem does Bonacieux have that he asks d’Artagnan for help with? • Who does Madame Bonacieux work for? • How does the conversation between d’Artagnan and Monsieur end?
Chapters 9-11 • What do d’Artagnan and the three musketeers decide to make their motto? • Where does Monsieur Bonacieux get sent? • How did Madame Bonacieux escape? • Why is Athos arrested? • Who does Madame Bonacieux sneak into the Louvre?
Chapters 12-16 • What object does the queen give to the Duke of Buckingham? • After Monsieur Bonacieux is released who does he meet with? • What does the Cardinal ask Milady de Winter to do? • Chancellor Seguir searches Queen Anne and finds a letter. Who is it meant for?
Chapters 17-19 • Why is Madame Bonacieux mad at her husband? • Why is d’Artagnan asked to go to London? What is the purpose of this mission? • What is the alibi for the Three Musketeers? • Where does d’Artagnan get money to fund his trip to London?
Chapters 20-22 • Know what happens to each of the Musketeers and why they do not make it to London • What did the Duke of Buckingham do to ensure that the correct number of diamonds were on the queen’s bracelt? • What object did the queen give d’Artagnan for completing his mission?
Why don’t we like it • Give detailed answers. Don’t just say its boring. • For those of you who do like to read, why?
Genres • Do you like certain genres more than others. • Is it easier to read one type of book rather than another particular genre. • Are there particular movies you like that you have not tried reading that genre?
The Three Musketeers • Are you having trouble getting into this story? • Why • Is it because I am making you read it • Is it hard to imagine the story • Is there not enough action • Are the French and other foreign terms making it difficult?
“When I'm really into a novel, I'm seeing the world differently during that time—not just for the hour or so in the day when I get to read. I'm actually walking around in a bit of a haze, spellbound by the book and looking at everything through a different prism.” -Colin Firth
Living what you read and watch • Have any of you spent enough time reading a book or watching a TV show where you start to dream about it? Or • You start to relate your thoughts about that story as the days go on • My examples: Suits, Macbeth, The West Wing, Frankenstein, Julius Caesar, Dexter
Distractions • Are you having trouble imagining the story when you read it? • When you have tried to read, are you able to concentrate? • Is your phone constantly going off • Are you too close to the computer • Do you have music playing • Do you have the TV on? • Are you preoccupied with other thoughts?
Benefits of Reading • Expands your grasp on the English Vernacular • It broadens your vocabulary • It definitely helps you prepare for the ACT