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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Florent doing when Madame Francois sees him?
(a) Having supper at a bistro.
(b) Painting portraits.
(c) Lying unconscious by the side of the road.
(d) Drinking coffee at a cafe.

3. What does Florent think of the new Paris?
(a) It has not changed much.
(b) It is magnificent.
(c) It has lost some of its original charm.
(d) It is dreary.

4. Who does Florent run into while walking the streets of Paris?
(a) Monsieur Laurent.
(b) Monsieur Gavard.
(c) Mademoiselle Lyon.
(d) Madame Legrand.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Florent once arrested and deported?

2. What is Les Halles?

3. In what century is THE BELLY OF PARIS set?

4. Who is Florent's younger brother's wife?

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

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