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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Madame Francois' marital status?
(a) Single.
(b) Widow.
(c) Separated.
(d) Divorced.

2. What is another name for Devil's Island?
(a) Caliente.
(b) Calypso.
(c) Cayenne.
(d) Cousteau.

3. What is a charcuterie?
(a) Cheese shop.
(b) Winery.
(c) Butcher shop.
(d) Taxidermy shop.

4. What is the reaction of the Devil's Island escapee to all the food when he arrives at the market of Les Halle?
(a) He lunges into a fruit cart.
(b) He faints.
(c) He vomits.
(d) He can barely focus.

5. Where is Devil's Island located?
(a) Puerto Rico.
(b) Nigeria.
(c) Australia.
(d) French Guiana.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting for THE BELLY OF PARIS?

2. What is Madame Francois doing as the novel begins?

3. Who is Florent's niece?

4. What is Claude Lantier's profession?

5. What business does the person in #23 own?

(see the answer key)

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