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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. Jean de Coras had nightmares about ____________________________.
(a) His wife marrying someone else.
(b) His wife being fooled by an impostor.
(c) The impostor actually being innocent.
(d) The impostor coming back to kill him.

2. In the second trial of the impostor, what evidence showed us that Bertrande had not changed her mind about believing the impostor was the real Martin?
(a) Bertrande still publically supported the fake Martin.
(b) Bertrande was sneaking notes to the fake Martin.
(c) Bertrande yelled at Pierre from the stand.
(d) Bertrande cried every day of the trial.

3. Judge Coras is said to have believed marriage was between the couple and God. What religious view did this belief relate to in the 1500's?
(a) Protestant.
(b) Catholic.
(c) Buddist.
(d) Christian.

4. Why does the author think the impostor was not in a hurry to return to home?
(a) He was looking for adventure.
(b) He didn't want to see his father.
(c) He was afraid of being arrested.
(d) He was tired of traveling.

5. What story does the author say compares to "The Return of Martin Guerre?"
(a) "There and Back Again."
(b) "Decameron."
(c) "Cameron Rose."
(d) "The Heart of Love."

Short Answer Questions

1. What new language is Martin believed to have learned after leaving home?

2. Of the people who testified, how many testified that the impostor was indeed an impostor?

3. How did the impostor's brothers respond when asked to come to the court to testify?

4. What was the relationship between Sanxi and Pierre?

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

(see the answer key)

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