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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, the Return of Martin Guerre.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Martin want to wait until a peace treaty was signed between France and Spain before he returned home?
(a) He was afraid of getting killed.
(b) He was afraid of being accused of treason.
(c) He was afraid of being blocked by troops from traveling.
(d) He wanted to make sure he is not needed anymore.

2. How did neighborhood boys tease Martin and his wife?
(a) They followed Martin and laughed at him.
(b) They threw rocks at Martin's house.
(c) They dressed up as girls and danced in front of Martin's home.
(d) They trampled Martin's flowers.

3. Which of the following was a probable incentive for the impostor to impersonate Martin?
(a) He wanted Martin's clothes.
(b) He wanted to hurt Bertrande.
(c) He wanted to steal from Pierre.
(d) A bigger inheritance.

4. While Martin was away, what happened to Sanxi (Martin's father)?
(a) Sanxi remarried.
(b) Sanxi was injured in a farming accident.
(c) Sanxi caught the measles and nearly died.
(d) Sanxi died.

5. Why did the judge arrange a new place for Bertrande to live?
(a) Bertrande was being pressured by Pierre to testify.
(b) Bertrande was sick.
(c) The judge didn't like Pierre.
(d) Bertrande wanted to be closer to the impostor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the outcome of Martin's wound?

2. How many brothers did the impostor have?

3. The author speculates Bertrande dreamed of a husband who would come back and ____________.

4. How did the impostor explain the timing of Martin's arrival?

5. How did the impostor prepare Martin's family for their first meeting?

(see the answer key)

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