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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jean de Coras is believed to have been a supporter of what religion?
(a) Christian.
(b) Protestant.
(c) Buddist.
(d) Catholic.

2. What was a typical case for the courts in Rieux?
(a) Murder.
(b) Vandalism.
(c) Forgery.
(d) Identity theft.

3. Montaigne thought hanging Arnaud du Tilh was _____?
(a) The best thing to do.
(b) Appropriate for the crime.
(c) Inappropriate for the crime.
(d) The worst thing to do.

4. Jean de Coras' vision for writing the story of Martin Guerre was considered to be ___________.
(a) Original.
(b) Inappropriate.
(c) Exaggerated.
(d) Sensational.

5. Which of the following was evidence presented in the second trial?
(a) Martin's journal.
(b) Physical dissimilarities between Martin and the impostor.
(c) The impostor's birth certificate.
(d) Martin's picture.

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

7. What was the impostor's defense to the allegations against him?
(a) Amnesia.
(b) Pierre hated him and was making up lies to get rid of him.
(c) Pierre wanted him out of the way so he could keep all the land.
(d) Insanity.

8. What story does the author say compares to "The Return of Martin Guerre?"
(a) "The Heart of Love."
(b) "Cameron Rose."
(c) "There and Back Again."
(d) "Decameron."

9. What happened to Judge Jean de Coras after his religious beliefs became known?
(a) He went bankrupt.
(b) He became famous.
(c) He was expelled from being a judge.
(d) He made a lot of money from his book.

10. Who wrote Arrest Memorable?
(a) Guillaume Le Sueur.
(b) Jean de Coras.
(c) Michel Du Faur.
(d) Arnaud du Tilh.

11. In "The Admirable History of the Pseudo-Martin of Toulouse," how was the story presented?
(a) Like an essay.
(b) Like a diary.
(c) Like a news story.
(d) Like a novel.

12. Judge Coras is said to have believed marriage was between the couple and God. What religious view did this belief relate to in the 1500's?
(a) Protestant.
(b) Catholic.
(c) Buddist.
(d) Christian.

13. What evidence was presented to prove the impostor was an impostor?
(a) Martin's journal.
(b) The portrait of Martin as a teenager.
(c) Martin's signature.
(d) The shoe size of Martin.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the impostor's sentence in the first trial?

2. Jean de Coras went on to hold what office for the Protestant Queen of Navarre?

3. Of the many arguments made about the people involved in the Martin Guerre case, what argument was made about Martin Guerre's 12 year absence?

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

5. Who made up the chambers of the Toulouse Parliament?

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