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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did it take the person in #14 to escape from Devil's Island?
(a) Two years.
(b) Six months.
(c) Five weeks.
(d) Two months.

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

3. What is another name for Devil's Island?
(a) Calypso.
(b) Cayenne.
(c) Cousteau.
(d) Caliente.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Florent once arrested and deported?

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

3. Where is Devil's Island located?

4. What does Madame Francois notice about Francois?

5. What is Madame Francois' sole responsibility?

(see the answer key)

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