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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, the Trial in Toulouse.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the second trial of the impostor, what evidence showed us that Bertrande had not changed her mind about believing the impostor was the real Martin?
(a) Bertrande was sneaking notes to the fake Martin.
(b) Bertrande cried every day of the trial.
(c) Bertrande yelled at Pierre from the stand.
(d) Bertrande still publically supported the fake Martin.

2. Why couldn't Bertrande end her marriage and remarry?
(a) It was not allowed by the laws of the Catholic church.
(b) Sanxi would not let her.
(c) Her child would lose his/her inheritance.
(d) Pierre would not let her.

3. Why does the author think the impostor was not in a hurry to return to home?
(a) He was afraid of being arrested.
(b) He was looking for adventure.
(c) He was tired of traveling.
(d) He didn't want to see his father.

4. What judge's writings were the basis for much of The Return of Martin Guerre?
(a) President Michel Du Faur.
(b) Guillaume Le Sueur.
(c) Jean De Coras.
(d) Arnaud Du Tilh.

5. Martin's impostor was _________________.
(a) Short and skinny.
(b) Short and stocky
(c) Tall and skinny.
(d) Tall and stocky.

Short Answer Questions

1. Only one of the children the impostor and Bertrande produced lived. What was this child's name?

2. Instead of considering Martin and Bertrande's problem as a medical condition, villagers believed they were ______.

3. What did Martin and his wife name their child?

4. With what does Martin's impostor threaten Pierre when he doesn't get his way?

5. Martin's appeal was heard in what year?

(see the answer key)

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