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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who has escaped from Devil's Island?
(a) Gastineau.
(b) Boulanger.
(c) Florent.
(d) Clouseau.

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

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

5. What is Madame Francois' marital status?
(a) Single.
(b) Widow.
(c) Separated.
(d) Divorced.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Madame Francois' sole responsibility?

3. What is a charcuterie?

4. What is Les Halles?

5. What does Florent think of the new Paris?

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