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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What other language was, "The Admirable History of the Pseudo-Martin of Toulouse" written in?
(a) French.
(b) Italian.
(c) English.
(d) Latin.

2. How did Pierre react when he saw the real Martin?
(a) Pierre started to laugh uncontrollably.
(b) Pierre fainted.
(c) Pierre yelled at Martin for leaving.
(d) Pierre embraced Martin and cried.

3. Of the people who testified, how many testified the impostor was the real Martin?
(a) About twenty.
(b) About thirty.
(c) About sixty.
(d) About fifty.

4. How did the impostor explain the timing of Martin's arrival?
(a) The impostor said the real Martin was another agent of Pierre.
(b) The impostor said the real Martin was an agent of the court.
(c) The impostor said the real Martin was an agent of Bertrande.
(d) The impostor said the real Martin was an agent of Sanxi.

5. Jean de Coras, in some ways, saw the impostor as a ___________.
(a) Brother.
(b) Devil.
(c) Hero.
(d) Victim.

6. About how many people came to testify in the impostor's trial?
(a) One hundred fifty.
(b) Two hundred fifty.
(c) Two hundred.
(d) One hundred.

7. How was the impostor punished for his crimes?
(a) The impostor got life in prison.
(b) The impostor got probation.
(c) The impostor was forced to apologize and was put to death.
(d) The impostor paid a fine.

8. What judge's writings were the basis for much of The Return of Martin Guerre?
(a) President Michel Du Faur.
(b) Arnaud Du Tilh.
(c) Guillaume Le Sueur.
(d) Jean De Coras.

9. What was the punishment for impersonating another person?
(a) Death.
(b) Probation.
(c) Imprisonment
(d) A fine.

10. Jean de Coras went on to hold what office for the Protestant Queen of Navarre?
(a) Prime Minister.
(b) Governor.
(c) City Counsel.
(d) Chancellor.

11. What language was, "The Admirable History of the Pseudo-Martin of Toulouse," originally printed in?
(a) English.
(b) French.
(c) Italian.
(d) Latin.

12. While in jail, Bertrande was questioned by Judge Coras. How did Bertrande change her story?
(a) Bertrande admitted she knew the impostor was not Martin.
(b) Bertrande said the impostor threatened her if she ever told the truth.
(c) She didn't; Bertrande stuck to her story.
(d) Bertrande said she suspected the impostor was not Martin, but wasn't sure.

13. Who wrote, "The Admirable History of the Pseudo-Martin of Toulouse."
(a) Michel Du Faur.
(b) Arnaud du Tilh.
(c) Guillaume Le Sueur.
(d) Jean de Coras.

14. The real Martin finally returns to Artigat. How many years had he been gone?
(a) Eight.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Five.
(d) Nine.

15. Of the people who testified that the impostor was the real Martin, who was the most influential?
(a) Sanxi.
(b) Martin's sisters.
(c) Bertrande.
(d) Pierre.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two places has Jean de Coras been known to have studied law?

2. Jean de Coras was a well known lecturer of what kind of law?

3. Martin's appeal was heard in what year?

4. Of the many arguments made about the people involved in the Martin Guerre case, what argument was made about Bernarde du Tilh?

5. Why was the public so interested in Martin Guerre case?

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