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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who is Florent's sister-in-law?
(a) Lisa Quenu.
(b) Susanne Lyon.
(c) Sara Mignon.
(d) Marie Qualle.

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

5. 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 faints.
(b) He vomits.
(c) He can barely focus.
(d) He lunges into a fruit cart.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Why was Florent once arrested and deported?

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

(see the answer key)

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