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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 Bertrande have to maintain she always believed the impostor was Martin?
(a) So she wouldn't be charged with adultery.
(b) So she wouldn't lose her children.
(c) So she wouldn't be hung.
(d) So she wouldn't be poor.

2. What was a large area populated by Protestants called in France?
(a) Huguenots.
(b) Loyalist.
(c) Shriners.
(d) Sinners.

3. The beginning of Chapter 5 found the impostor on his way home, but taking his time about it. Where was he temporarily living?
(a) In a hostel.
(b) On the streets.
(c) At a friend's house.
(d) In a hotel.

4. How was Bertrande's life affected by Martin's disappearance and the scandal?
(a) Her status in society was reduced.
(b) Her status in society was elevated.
(c) She was blamed for running Martin off.
(d) She faced constant teasing from villagers.

5. 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?
(a) Mining.
(b) Blacksmithing.
(c) Shoemaking.
(d) Farming.

Short Answer Questions

1. What village did the Guerre family move to?

2. What did the village shoemaker say about the impostor's feet?

3. Why did Martin want to wait until a peace treaty was signed between France and Spain before he returned home?

4. Why was the Battle of Picardy so important?

5. How was the impostor punished for his crimes?

(see the answer key)

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