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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Arnaud became successful at trading agriculture and ________.
(a) Horses.
(b) Land.
(c) Slaves.
(d) Silver.

2. When did the impostor join the French Army?
(a) After he was caught with the King's wife.
(b) After he got in trouble for theft and other crimes.
(c) After he ran out of money.
(d) After his father kicked him out.

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

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

5. Why did the author rule out the possibility of Martin having gone to the university?
(a) Martin was illiterate.
(b) Martin hated school.
(c) Martin was a peasant.
(d) The university was too far away.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did Pierre originally become angry with Martin's impostor?

3. Why didn't Bertrande end her marriage?

4. How many children did Arnaud and Betrande produce?

5. Where were court cases heard for Artigat villagers and other area villagers?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did parents view marriage and reproduction in the 1500's in relation to their children?

2. The impostor went to great lengths to "become" Martin. Do you think this is evidence that his goal was to do more than collect an inheritance? Explain your answer.

3. Why is it symbolic that Martin loses his leg in war?

4. The author speculates in Chapter 4 that the impostor and Martin could have met during the war, but notes that in his confession, the impostor denied having met Martin. What do you think? Could they have met or was the impostor telling the truth? Explain your answers.

5. In Chapter 4, what specific similarities does the author point out about Martin and the impostor?

6. Why do you think the DaGuerres shortened their name to Guerre?

7. If passing soldiers in Hendaye were somehow ruining the land, why would that affect the Guerres?

8. What fact does the author present that may give her reason to believe Sanxi had forgiven Martin before Sanxi died?

9. The impostor was methodical in his deception. He took about 3 years to research his role and then began planting information that Martin was back before he contacted Martin's family. Why do you think the impostor was so slow to implement his con?

10. Why does the author say the impostor was so easily accepted?

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