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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, the Return of Martin Guerre.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Martin's uncle do that further complicated his and Bertrande's strained relationship?
(a) He accused Bertrande of running Martin off.
(b) He accused Bertrande of stealing.
(c) He married Bertrande's sister.
(d) He married Bertrande's mother.

2. How long did it take the impostor to get from his old village to Artigat?
(a) Four days.
(b) Two days.
(c) Three days.
(d) One day.

3. How were Martin's problems with producing an heir solved?
(a) The doctor gave Martin a special syrup.
(b) An old lady, "Lifted the spell."
(c) Martin started exercising.
(d) The doctor gave Bertrande a special syrup.

4. What was the impostor's sentence in the first trial?
(a) Probation.
(b) Imprisonment.
(c) Death.
(d) A fine.

5. Why couldn't Martin and his wife conceive a baby?
(a) Martin was impotent.
(b) Bertrande had fertility problems.
(c) Bertrande was too young.
(d) Martin had fertility problems.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what age was Martin suspect to have married?

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

3. What was the impostor's real name?

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

5. Toulouse was the _______ of the province of Languedoc.

(see the answer key)

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