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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. How did the impostor's brothers respond when asked to come to the court to testify?
(a) They fled.
(b) They came right away.
(c) They refused.
(d) They pretended they didn't get the message.

2. Jean de Coras had nightmares about ____________________________.
(a) His wife being fooled by an impostor.
(b) The impostor coming back to kill him.
(c) The impostor actually being innocent.
(d) His wife marrying someone else.

3. What was the impostor's defense in the second trial?
(a) That he, the impostor, had amnesia.
(b) That Pierre was crazy.
(c) That he, the impostor, was crazy.
(d) That Pierre was lying because Pierre hated him.

4. What was the impostor's reaction when he was confronted by the real Martin?
(a) He admitted he lied.
(b) He claimed he had amnesia.
(c) He accused Martin of being the impostor.
(d) He cried and told Bertrande he was sorry.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. ____________________was a little known lawyer and writer.

3. How old was Jean de Coras when he received his doctorate degree?

4. What evidence was presented to prove the impostor was an impostor?

5. Why does the author suspect Martin showed up at the courthouse?

Short Essay Questions

1. LeSueur's pamphlet, "Admiranda Historia," became hugely popular, very quickly. Why do you think this happened?

2. How important was Coras' Arrest Memorable" in the 16th century?

3. Coras was a romantic. Give an example of one of his romantic gestures.

4. What was the impostor's response to Martin's arrival in the days after their initial confrontation?

5. Why did Coras find the impostor remarkable even after having been fooled by him?

6. Why did the impostor ask the judge to move Bertrande away from Pierre in Chapter 7?

7. Proving that a man is not who he says he is, in the 16th century, is difficult to nearly impossible. In Chapter 7, what are some ways for proving identity that the author mentions?

8. What did Martin say when Bertrande said everyone was fooled by the impostor?

9. The judges were unsure of the impostor's guilt or innocence. How did the law's view of marriage play a role in the judge's decision?

10. What does the author say Montaigne would have done if called to testify in the Martin Guerre Case?

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