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The Three Musketeers

Chapter XL · Chapter XVI. IN WHICH M. SÉGUIER, KEEPER OF THE SEALS, LOOKS MORE THAN ONCE FOR THE

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Chapter XVI.

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Chapter XVI.
IN WHICH M.
SÉGUIER, KEEPER OF THE SEALS, LOOKS MORE THAN ONCE FOR THE
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It is impossible to form an idea of the impression these few words made
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The Three Musketeers

Chapter XL · Chapter XVI. IN WHICH M. SÉGUIER, KEEPER OF THE SEALS, LOOKS MORE THAN ONCE FOR THE

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Chapter XVI.
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IN WHICH M.
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SÉGUIER, KEEPER OF THE SEALS, LOOKS MORE THAN ONCE FOR THE
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BELL
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It is impossible to form an idea of the impression these few words made
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BELL

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Chapter

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few

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FOR

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form

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idea

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impossible

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impression

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IN

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It

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KEEPER

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LOOKS

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M

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made

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MORE

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OF

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ONCE

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SEALS

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SÉGUIER

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THAN

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THE

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these

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to

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WHICH

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words

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XVI

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Chapter Quiz

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What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter XVI. IN WHICH M. SÉGUIER, KEEPER OF THE SEALS, LOOKS MORE THAN ONCE FOR THE?

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

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

Shadowing Practice

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Narrator: Chapter XVI.
Narrator: perceived him then she reseated herself in her armchair, and made a