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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, Histoire Prodigieuse, Histoire Tragique.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. While in jail, Bertrande was questioned by Judge Coras. How did Bertrande change her story?
(a) Bertrande admitted she knew the impostor was not Martin.
(b) Bertrande said she suspected the impostor was not Martin, but wasn't sure.
(c) Bertrande said the impostor threatened her if she ever told the truth.
(d) She didn't; Bertrande stuck to her story.

3. From whom did the most damning evidence against the impostor come?
(a) A soldier.
(b) Sanxi.
(c) Bertrande.
(d) Pierre.

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

5. Jean de Coras' vision for writing the story of Martin Guerre was considered to be ___________.
(a) Original.
(b) Inappropriate.
(c) Exaggerated.
(d) Sensational.

Short Answer Questions

1. What judge's writings were the basis for much of The Return of Martin Guerre?

2. What three things does the author say Bertrande did while she Martin was away?

3. Who decided to interrogate the impostor after Martin arrived?

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

5. Why was the public so interested in Martin Guerre case?

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