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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following was a probable incentive for the impostor to impersonate Martin?
(a) A bigger inheritance.
(b) He wanted to hurt Bertrande.
(c) He wanted to steal from Pierre.
(d) He wanted Martin's clothes.

2. Martin's impostor was _________________.
(a) Tall and skinny.
(b) Tall and stocky.
(c) Short and stocky
(d) Short and skinny.

3. The author speculates about where Martin could have gone when he disappeared. What does the author say was the most likely place Martin went to?
(a) Spain.
(b) Germany.
(c) Italy.
(d) France.

4. The impostor was able to impersonate Martin so convincingly because of his ability to _____.
(a) Speak French.
(b) Remember details.
(c) Lie.
(d) Take notes.

5. Why did Bertrande have to maintain she always believed the impostor was Martin?
(a) So she wouldn't be poor.
(b) So she wouldn't be charged with adultery.
(c) So she wouldn't lose her children.
(d) So she wouldn't be hung.

6. While Martin was away, what happened to Sanxi (Martin's father)?
(a) Sanxi died.
(b) Sanxi caught the measles and nearly died.
(c) Sanxi was injured in a farming accident.
(d) Sanxi remarried.

7. What did Martin's uncle do that further complicated his and Bertrande's strained relationship?
(a) He accused Bertrande of stealing.
(b) He married Bertrande's mother.
(c) He married Bertrande's sister.
(d) He accused Bertrande of running Martin off.

8. What was the main reason suspected for Martin's sudden disappearance?
(a) Having a baby was too much for him and he wanted to leave.
(b) He was accused of stealing grain by his father.
(c) He was not in love with Bertrande and wanted to leave.
(d) He was bored.

9. Why couldn't Bertrande end her marriage and remarry?
(a) Her child would lose his/her inheritance.
(b) Pierre would not let her.
(c) Sanxi would not let her.
(d) It was not allowed by the laws of the Catholic church.

10. Pierre noticed that Martin's impostor did not participate in _______________ as Martin did when he was younger.
(a) Swordplay.
(b) Crafts.
(c) Hunting.
(d) Fishing.

11. How many sisters did the real Martin have?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

12. How old was Martin's wife when he disappeared?
(a) Twenty-three.
(b) Twenty-five.
(c) Twenty-two.
(d) Twenty-seven.

13. How did neighborhood boys tease Martin and his wife?
(a) They trampled Martin's flowers.
(b) They threw rocks at Martin's house.
(c) They followed Martin and laughed at him.
(d) They dressed up as girls and danced in front of Martin's home.

14. How did the family feel about Martin's impostor after they realized he was getting greedy?
(a) They respected him more.
(b) They regarded him as an outsider.
(c) They treated him like family.
(d) They wanted him to die.

15. With what does Martin's impostor threaten Pierre when he doesn't get his way?
(a) He threatens to steal all Pierre's land.
(b) He threatens to kill Bertrande.
(c) He threatens a civil suit.
(d) He threatens to kill Pierre.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disease was Arnaud believed to be recovering from when he met Bertrande?

2. What alternate term is used for "Lord," in the impostor's old village?

3. How did the impostor learn initially learn about the details of Martin's life?

4. The beginning of Chapter 5 found the impostor on his way home, but taking his time about it. Where was he temporarily living?

5. How many brothers did the impostor have?

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