The Belly of Paris Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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The Belly of Paris Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Florent buy on the nights he is not in the mood to cook?
(a) Chicken.
(b) Bread.
(c) Fish.
(d) Pasta.

2. What does La Belle Lisa tell Quenu when she learns he had attended a political meeting?
(a) There is no time for such foolishness!
(b) France doesn't need you!
(c) Let the politics to the politicians!
(d) You need to spend time with me!

3. In addition to Quenu, who else begins work in Uncle Gradelle's business?
(a) Lisa.
(b) Marie.
(c) Jacques.
(d) Florent.

4. Why does Florent abandon his law studies a second time?
(a) Quenu gets sick and needs daily care.
(b) He falls in love and loses interest in studies.
(c) He is forced to take a teaching position.
(d) He does not have the tuition.

5. What is a charcuterie?
(a) Taxidermy shop.
(b) Butcher shop.
(c) Winery.
(d) Cheese shop.

6. What does La Belle Normade do that makes Florent nervous?
(a) Will not lock her door.
(b) Flirts with him.
(c) Antagonizes the police officers.
(d) Turns the gas flame up too high.

7. Who owns the charcuterie that Florent visits?
(a) Lyon.
(b) Quenu.
(c) Gavard.
(d) Jacques.

8. What is La Belle Normande's first name?
(a) Isabelle.
(b) Celine.
(c) Louise.
(d) Aimee.

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

10. Why does Florent fail as a tutor?
(a) His words are traitorous.
(b) He can never keep the appointments.
(c) He cannot teach.
(d) He has a very slow student.

11. What is the primary form of communication in Les Halles?
(a) Telegrams.
(b) Messengers.
(c) Gossip.
(d) Newspapers.

12. What job does Florent accept?
(a) Butcher.
(b) Policeman.
(c) Baker.
(d) Fish inspector.

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

14. For what reason does Florent accept the job in #56?
(a) To make some quick money.
(b) To appease Lisa.
(c) To polish his skills.
(d) To rebuild his reputation.

15. Who is Florent's younger brother's wife?
(a) Marie.
(b) La Belle Lisa.
(c) Lily.
(d) Isabella.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Florent characterize his job?

2. Where did Florent's father come from?

3. What is Madame Francois' marital status?

4. In whose back room do Florent and other men hold regular meetings?

5. Who is La Belle Normande's son?

(see the answer keys)

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