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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How many years was the real Martin gone from Artigat before he returned home?
(a) Fourteen years.
(b) Six years.
(c) Two years.
(d) Twelve years.

4. When was Montaigne's book, "On the Lame," published?
(a) 1569.
(b) 1588.
(c) 1580.
(d) 1575.

5. The Guerre family changes their name in the story. What was their original name?
(a) Laguerre.
(b) McGuerre.
(c) Daguerre.
(d) Van Guerre.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between Pierre and Martin?

2. Who do Bertrande and Martin name their baby boy after?

3. Who may have helped Bertrande during the time she was alone?

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

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

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