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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the relationship between Pierre and Martin?
(a) They were brothers.
(b) They were cousins.
(c) They were father and son.
(d) They were uncle and nephew.

3. What two hobbies did Martin enjoy?
(a) Swordplay and acrobatics.
(b) Horse riding and gymnastics.
(c) Bowling and soccer.
(d) Horseracing and kickball.

4. What battle were both Martin and the impostor said to have fought in?
(a) Sajas.
(b) Picardy.
(c) Artigat.
(d) Flanders.

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

6. What was the relationship between Sanxi and Martin?
(a) They were father and son.
(b) They were brothers.
(c) They were friends.
(d) They were cousins.

7. Why couldn't Martin and his wife conceive a baby?
(a) Bertrande had fertility problems.
(b) Martin was impotent.
(c) Martin had fertility problems.
(d) Bertrande was too young.

8. What did Pierre do to retaliate against the impostor's threats?
(a) He threatened to kill him.
(b) He accused him of stealing grain.
(c) He cut him off financially.
(d) He accused him of being an impostor.

9. 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) Italy.
(b) Germany.
(c) France.
(d) Spain.

10. How did the impostor prepare Martin's family for their first meeting?
(a) He wrote them a long letter.
(b) He announced "Martin's" return so they would be expecting him.
(c) He sent a friend to Bertrande's house to inform her.
(d) He put an ad in the newspaper.

11. How was Bertrande's life affected by Martin's disappearance and the scandal?
(a) She was blamed for running Martin off.
(b) Her status in society was elevated.
(c) Her status in society was reduced.
(d) She faced constant teasing from villagers.

12. What language did the impostor try to learn in order to make his story more convincing?
(a) Spanish.
(b) Basque.
(c) French.
(d) Italian.

13. The beginning of Chapter 5 found the impostor on his way home, but taking his time about it. Where was he temporarily living?
(a) In a hostel.
(b) On the streets.
(c) At a friend's house.
(d) In a hotel.

14. Sanxi and Pierre were good with numbers, but could not____________.
(a) Count over 100.
(b) Write their own names.
(c) Make money.
(d) Follow directions.

15. How many children did Arnaud and Betrande produce?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Six.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who met the impostor first?

2. Overall, Artigat was considered a __________place to live than the impostor's old village.

3. How did the family get to their new home?

4. What was the main reason suspected for Martin's sudden disappearance?

5. The family of Martin's wife paid a __________ for Bertrande to marry Martin.

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