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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Mademoiselle Saget share her gossip with Madame Lecoeur and La Sarriette?
(a) The cheese cellar.
(b) The church steps.
(c) A cafe.
(d) An alley.

2. Where does Marjolin attempt to take advantage of La Belle Lisa?
(a) The poultry cellar.
(b) The clock tower.
(c) The charcuterie storeroom.
(d) The confessional.

3. To whom is La Belle Lisa somewhat attracted?
(a) Florent.
(b) Marjolin.
(c) Claude.
(d) Gavard.

4. What does La Belle Lisa not tell Quenu when he returns home?
(a) She is pregnant.
(b) They have a huge order for pick up tomorrow.
(c) The authorities are waiting upstairs to arrest Florent.
(d) Pauline is missing.

5. What do the authorities seize at the first home they search?
(a) Guns.
(b) Propaganda.
(c) Lesson books.
(d) Armbands.

6. What happens to Florent when he returns to the charcuterie?
(a) He has a surprise birthday dinner.
(b) He is arrested.
(c) He hosts a party for all his comrades.
(d) He falls and breaks a leg.

7. What is Claude Lantier's profession?
(a) Artist.
(b) Sculptor.
(c) Pastry chef.
(d) Travel agent.

8. How old is Cadine when she opens her business?
(a) 12.
(b) 18.
(c) 21.
(d) 25.

9. Why is La Belle Lisa embarrassed when she goes to the police station to report Florent?
(a) She breaks down into a sobbing fit.
(b) She is the last person in the neighborhood to report him.
(c) She is related to a criminal.
(d) She is harboring an insurgent.

10. Who does La Belle Normande marry?
(a) The owner of a cafe.
(b) A local politician.
(c) A banker.
(d) A painter.

11. What does the stench of ripening cheese symbolize when the women meet to talk about Florent?
(a) Lies and rumors.
(b) Death.
(c) Betrayal.
(d) Impending doom.

12. What is Marjolin an expert at?
(a) Painting portraits.
(b) Seducing women.
(c) Slaughtering pigeons.
(d) Designing homes.

13. What makes La Belle Lisa even more angry at Florent than his plans to overthrow the government?
(a) His scorn for Quedu.
(b) His use of Uncle Gradelle's desk.
(c) His treatment of Pauline.
(d) His refusal to clean after himself.

14. According to Claude, which person cannot be characterized into the Fat or Thin category?
(a) Cadine.
(b) Madame Francois.
(c) Florent.
(d) Quenu.

15. What was Florent's main flaw in trying to overthrow the government?
(a) Insufficient funds.
(b) Mental illness.
(c) Lack of comrades.
(d) Gullibility.

Short Answer Questions

1. What about herself does Lisa seem to fear?

2. How does Pauline get so dirty while away from the shop?

3. What is the name of Gavard's revolver?

4. What type of business do Auguste and Augustine open?

5. Whose home is the first one searched by the authorities?

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