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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the vicious neighborhood gossip known for exchanging rumors for food?
(a) Mademoiselle Boulanger.
(b) Madame Francois.
(c) Monsieur Robichaux.
(d) Mademoiselle Saget.

2. Who is Florent's niece?
(a) Pauline.
(b) Chanel.
(c) Fifi.
(d) Jeanne Marie.

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

4. What business does the person in #23 own?
(a) Millinery.
(b) Poultry.
(c) Bakery.
(d) Butcher shop.

5. In what century is THE BELLY OF PARIS set?
(a) 20th.
(b) 19th.
(c) 17th.
(d) 18th.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who owns the charcuterie that Florent visits?

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

3. Where is Devil's Island located?

4. Where does Madame Francois live?

5. What does Florent think of the new Paris?

(see the answer key)

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