2. Why was the public so interested in Martin Guerre case?
(a) Because identity theft was so rare.
(b) Because it was a sex scandal.
(c) Because Martin was famous.
(d) Because people did no believe Bertranade couldn't know.

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

4. Why couldn't Bertrande end her marriage and remarry?
(a) Pierre would not let her.
(b) Sanxi would not let her.
(c) It was not allowed by the laws of the Catholic church.
(d) Her child would lose his/her inheritance.

5. 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 being blocked by troops from traveling.
(b) He was afraid of being accused of treason.
(c) He wanted to make sure he is not needed anymore.
(d) He was afraid of getting killed.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. The family of Martin's wife paid a __________ for Bertrande to marry Martin.

3. How long did it take the impostor to get from his old village to Artigat?

4. The real Martin was ______________ when he was younger.

5. The beginning of Chapter 5 found the impostor on his way home, but taking his time about it. Where was he temporarily living?

(see the answer key)

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