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Even though they were written 150 years ago, Alexander Dumas’ action novels still excite millions of...
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Even though they were written 150 years ago, Alexander Dumas’ action novels still excite millions of readers around the world, in close to 100 languages.
Dumas’ two most famous stories, The Three Musketeers(火枪手) and The Count of Monte Cristo, have inspired more than 100 films. The former one was adapted(改编) into a popular film, The Man In the Iron Mask, in 1998. In the film Leonardo Di Caprio played both King Louis XIV and his twin brother Philippe.
Few people know, however, that the author was the grandson of a Haitian slave. Even fewer people know that Dumas’ father rose rapidly from a soldier to a general in the French Army before he was 31. The general died young, leaving Alexander little money. But determined Dumas conquered the problems of being poor, having received little formal education, and racism (种族歧视) to become one of the world’s most popular writers.
Dumas’ life sometimes was just like his action novels. He took part in three revolutions(革命)and fought for the freedom of people. After making a fortune by writing novels, he built a mansion outside Paris and kept it open to poor artists, friends, and even strangers. Luckily for his fans, the mansion has recently been restored and opened to the public.
1.Which of the following statements about Alexander Dumas is NOT TRUE? _____.
A. He suffered from racism. B. He was well-educated.
C. He was the son of a general. D. He partly based his novels on his life.
2.Alexander Dumas’ novels _____.
A. have lasted for less than 100 years
B. have been translated into more than 100 languages
C. have attracted readers for many years
D. have not been well received until recently
3.Why was the film The Man in the Iron Mask mentioned in paragraph 2? _____.
A. To show Dumas’ novels are out of fashion
B. To advertise for the film
C. To prove the popularity of Dumas’ novel among readers
D. To acknowledge the amazing acting skills of Leonardo Di Caprio
4.We may infer from the article that Dumas _____.
A. did not live a colorful life B. was a man who kept money to himself
C. led three revolutions in France D. was a generous and kind-hearted man
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