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The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers

Chapter LXXX · Chapter LVI. CAPTIVITY: THE FIFTH DAY

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Chapter LVI.

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Chapter LVI.
CAPTIVITY: THE FIFTH DAY
Milady had however achieved a half-triumph, and success doubled her
forces.
It was not difficult to conquer, as she had hitherto done, men prompt
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The Three Musketeers

Chapter LXXX · Chapter LVI. CAPTIVITY: THE FIFTH DAY

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Chapter LVI.
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CAPTIVITY: THE FIFTH DAY
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Milady had however achieved a half-triumph, and success doubled her
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forces.
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It was not difficult to conquer, as she had hitherto done, men prompt
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achieved

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and

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as

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CAPTIVITY

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From this reading CAPTIVITY: THE FIFTH DAY

Chapter

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From this reading Chapter LVI.

conquer

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DAY

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difficult

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done

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doubled

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FIFTH

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forces

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From this reading forces.

had

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half-triumph

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her

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hitherto

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however

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It

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LVI

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From this reading Chapter LVI.

men

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Milady

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not

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prompt

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she

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success

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THE

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to

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was

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Chapter Quiz

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What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter LVI. CAPTIVITY: THE FIFTH DAY?

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

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

Shadowing Practice

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Narrator: Chapter LVI.
Narrator: the instant afterward; the flaming globe descended afresh, and I was