1. Why was the Battle of Picardy so important?
(a) It was the battle where the Spanish lost 1300 men.
(b) It was the battle where the French lost 1300 men.
(c) It was the battle where the French defeated the Spanish.
(d) It was the battle where the Spanish defeated the French.

2. Sanxi and Pierre were good with numbers, but could not____________.
(a) Write their own names.
(b) Follow directions.
(c) Count over 100.
(d) Make money.

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

4. Who wrote, "We collected much booty, weapons, horses, golden chains, silver and other things?"
(a) A Spanish officer.
(b) A French officer.
(c) A French writer.
(d) A Spanish journalist.

5. What new language is Martin believed to have learned after leaving home?
(a) Castilian.
(b) Spanish.
(c) Basque.
(d) French.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bertrande, like most women of her time, took on traditional female work, such as house work, crafting, spinning thread, and baking bread. What other work did women do at the time?

2. Who may have helped Bertrande during the time she was alone?

3. Who was Bertrande most likely to have told her troubles to?

4. How old was Martin's wife believed to be at the time of marriage?

5. In what way was the Guerre family's new village most like their old one?

(see the answer key)

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