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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. How old was Jean de Coras when he received his doctorate degree?
(a) Thirty.
(b) Twenty-five.
(c) Nineteen.
(d) Twenty-one.

2. What was the impostor's real name?
(a) Leonardo du Mann
(b) Michael de Furr
(c) Arnaud du Tilh
(d) Jean de Coras.

3. Where were court cases heard for Artigat villagers and other area villagers?
(a) Artigat.
(b) Rieux.
(c) Foix.
(d) Sajas.

4. Only one of the children the impostor and Bertrande produced lived. What was this child's name?
(a) Pierre.
(b) Bernarde.
(c) Bertrande.
(d) Sanxi.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What story does the author say compares to "The Return of Martin Guerre?"

3. About how many people came to testify in the impostor's trial?

4. What was the impostor's defense to the allegations against him?

5. Why does the author suspect Martin showed up at the courthouse?

(see the answer key)

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