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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. How old was Martin's wife believed to be at the time of marriage?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Eight.
(c) Ten.
(d) Twelve.

2. 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.

3. What was a typical case for the courts in Rieux?
(a) Identity theft.
(b) Murder.
(c) Forgery.
(d) Vandalism.

4. When did the impostor join the French Army?
(a) After his father kicked him out.
(b) After he ran out of money.
(c) After he got in trouble for theft and other crimes.
(d) After he was caught with the King's wife.

5. Jean de Coras' vision for writing the story of Martin Guerre was considered to be ___________.
(a) Original.
(b) Sensational.
(c) Exaggerated.
(d) Inappropriate.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years was the real Martin gone from Artigat before he returned home?

2. Who wrote, "We collected much booty, weapons, horses, golden chains, silver and other things?"

3. Why were there no pictures of Martin to compare to the impostor?

4. Who wrote, "The Admirable History of the Pseudo-Martin of Toulouse."

5. How many brothers did the impostor have?

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