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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. What year did the impostor make his entrance into Bertrande's life?
(a) 1556.
(b) 1555.
(c) 1558.
(d) 1553.

2. Why were there no pictures of Martin to compare to the impostor?
(a) Bertrande burned them all in anger.
(b) Martin didn't like to have his picture taken.
(c) Only royalty had their pictures painted.
(d) Bertrande tore them all up in anger.

3. How were Martin's problems with producing an heir solved?
(a) An old lady, "Lifted the spell."
(b) The doctor gave Bertrande a special syrup.
(c) Martin started exercising.
(d) The doctor gave Martin a special syrup.

4. What was the outcome of Martin's wound?
(a) He got an infection and nearly died.
(b) His leg was amputated and he was given a wooden leg.
(c) He arm was amputated and he got a wooden arm.
(d) His arm was amputated at the elbow.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who made up the chambers of the Toulouse Parliament?

2. What language was, "The Admirable History of the Pseudo-Martin of Toulouse," originally printed in?

3. Why did Bertrande and the impostor stay at the inn instead of going home right away?

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

5. How old was Martin's wife when he disappeared?

(see the answer key)

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