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

2. To what does Florent liken the markets of Les Halles?
(a) A cathedral.
(b) A valley.
(c) A ship's hull.
(d) A huge belly.

3. Why was Florent once arrested and deported?
(a) He was accused of grand theft.
(b) He was accused of murder.
(c) He was accused of taking part in a coup d'etat.
(d) He was accused of kidnapping.

4. What is Claude Lantier's profession?
(a) Botanist.
(b) Painter.
(c) Barista.
(d) Actor.

5. What does Madame Francois do to help Francois?
(a) Gives him some food.
(b) Lets him ride in her wagon.
(c) Gives him some money.
(d) Washes his clothes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Florent think of the new Paris?

3. Who has escaped from Devil's Island?

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

5. What is Florent doing when Madame Francois sees him?

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