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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Florent's relationship with La Belle Normande's son?
(a) He is his tutor.
(b) He is his godfather.
(c) He is his father.
(d) He is his coach.

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

3. Who is the worst gossip in Les Halles?
(a) Madame Michel.
(b) Mademoiselle Camille.
(c) Mademoiselle Saget.
(d) Mademoiselle Petit.

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

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

6. Who becomes the sole heir to Uncle Gradelle's fortune?
(a) Quenu.
(b) Florent.
(c) Francois.
(d) Lisa.

7. What job does Florent have at the beginning of Chapter 3?
(a) Locksmith.
(b) Carpenter.
(c) Painter.
(d) Fish inspector.

8. Florent never gives in to ______________.
(a) Peer pressure.
(b) Pauline's ploys.
(c) Quenu's whining.
(d) His appetites.

9. What is Florent doing when Madame Francois sees him?
(a) Having supper at a bistro.
(b) Drinking coffee at a cafe.
(c) Lying unconscious by the side of the road.
(d) Painting portraits.

10. What is Claude Lantier's profession?
(a) Actor.
(b) Botanist.
(c) Barista.
(d) Painter.

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

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

13. Who does Florent run into while walking the streets of Paris?
(a) Monsieur Laurent.
(b) Mademoiselle Lyon.
(c) Monsieur Gavard.
(d) Madame Legrand.

14. What is the setting for THE BELLY OF PARIS?
(a) Dublin.
(b) Provence.
(c) London.
(d) Paris.

15. What is overwhelming to Florent on his first day at work?
(a) The volume of foods.
(b) Signing forms.
(c) The accounting system.
(d) Taking inventory.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Madame Francois' marital status?

2. Why is the fish stand shut down?

3. What is Florent's mood on his first day of work?

4. Who is Florent's niece?

5. Where is Devil's Island located?

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