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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which charcuterie does Florent visit?
(a) The Quenu-Gradelles' charcuterie.
(b) The Pousson charcuterie.
(c) Monsieur Gavard's charcuterie.
(d) The Francois-Quenelle charcuterie.

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

3. The characters in THE BELLY OF PARIS are considered to be of what class?
(a) Market society.
(b) Lower class.
(c) Upper class.
(d) Poverty level.

4. What about herself does Lisa seem to fear?
(a) Her humor.
(b) Her greediness.
(c) Her sexuality.
(d) Her neediness.

5. What is Madame Francois doing as the novel begins?
(a) Cooking supper.
(b) Taking a nap.
(c) Harvesting crops.
(d) Driving a wagon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is La Belle Lisa embarrassed when she goes to the police station to report Florent?

2. Who is the vicious neighborhood gossip known for exchanging rumors for food?

3. How does Florent characterize his job?

4. How long did it take the person in #14 to escape from Devil's Island?

5. Who does Florent run into while walking the streets of Paris?

(see the answer key)

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