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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bertrande immediately recognized Martin and ran to hug him. What did she ask him for?

2. While in jail, Pierre was questioned by Judge Coras. How did Pierre change his story?

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

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

5. In "The Admirable History of the Pseudo-Martin of Toulouse," how was the story presented?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. A monitoire was read to Catholic church members in Artigat and Sajas. What is a monitoire?

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

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

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

6. When questioned in court during the second trial what did the impostor do that convinced the judges of his innocence?

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

8. 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?

9. How did Coras' religion get him killed?

10. Given that three people said they recognized the impostor even after he'd been living with Bertrande, do you think he would have eventually been exposed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The real Martin had trouble remembering events and details from his own life. The impostor, Arnaud remembered everything in great detail. Do you find it odd or natural that the person who lived the events would remember them with less clarity? What conclusions can you draw from this information? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

The author implies that more innocent changes, such as the Guerre's name change, are in some ways equivalent to what the impostor, Arnaud, did when he changed his identity. Do you agree with this implication? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think the impostor, Arnaud, protected Bertrande's involvement in the deception even in his last minute confession? What does this say about Arnaud? Does this act make him honorable to some degree?

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