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The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers

Chapter XXXV · Chapter XI. IN WHICH THE PLOT THICKENS

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Chapter XI.

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Chapter XI.
IN WHICH THE PLOT THICKENS
His visit to M.
de Tréville being paid, the pensive D’Artagnan took the
longest way homeward.
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The Three Musketeers

Chapter XXXV · Chapter XI. IN WHICH THE PLOT THICKENS

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Reading 1/160 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Chapter XI.
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IN WHICH THE PLOT THICKENS
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His visit to M.
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de Tréville being paid, the pensive D’Artagnan took the
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longest way homeward.
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being

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Chapter

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From this reading Chapter XI.

D'Artagnan

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de

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His

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homeward

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IN

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longest

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M

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paid

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pensive

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PLOT

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THE

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THICKENS

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to

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took

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Tréville

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visit

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way

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WHICH

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XI

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From this reading Chapter XI.

Chapter Quiz

Use these questions to verify literal comprehension before continuing to the next chapter.

What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter XI. IN WHICH THE PLOT THICKENS?

Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?

According to the text: "Chapter XI....", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

Repeat the selected source lines aloud to practice rhythm, stress, and clear US English pronunciation.

Narrator: Chapter XI.
Narrator: D’Artagnan offered his arm to Mme.