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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What could Bertrande have done to end her marriage after Martin left?
(a) She could have fabricated evidence that he died.
(b) She could have begged the Pope.
(c) She could have filed for a divorce.
(d) She could have remarried.

2. What battle were both Martin and the impostor said to have fought in?
(a) Artigat.
(b) Flanders.
(c) Picardy.
(d) Sajas.

3. What year was Jean de Coras killed?
(a) 1570.
(b) 1572.
(c) 1563.
(d) 1566.

4. What fact leads the author to believe the impostor was after more than an inheritance?
(a) The impostor told people he was in love with Bertrande.
(b) The impostor's elaborate preparations.
(c) The impostor wrote in a journal that he wanted revenge against Sanxi.
(d) The impostor confessed he wanted Martin's life.

5. What is the significance of the title of the book, "On the Lame?"
(a) The author thought the story of Martin Guerre was lame.
(b) It has no significance.
(c) Martin is on the run for most of the book.
(d) Lame applies to several elements of the story with different definitions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Bertrande and the impostor stay at the inn instead of going home right away?

2. Jean de Coras went on to hold what office for the Protestant Queen of Navarre?

3. Who wrote Arrest Memorable?

4. What was the impostor's sentence in the first trial?

5. Why couldn't Bertrande end her marriage and remarry?

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