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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After their mother dies, Florent and Quenu leave ____________ and move to Paris.
(a) Clichy.
(b) Venisseux.
(c) Le Vigan.
(d) Vincennes.

2. Which relative do Florent and Quenu reconnect with?
(a) Uncle Garcon.
(b) Grandmother Lyon.
(c) Uncle Gradelle.
(d) Aunt Sophie.

3. Why does Florent take this job?
(a) To learn the industry.
(b) To get a government job.
(c) To network.
(d) To placate La Belle Lisa.

4. What does La Belle Lisa want to give Florent upon his return to Paris?
(a) A vendor cart.
(b) His share of the inheritance.
(c) A room in their home.
(d) A house of his own.

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

6. Whose presence seems to intimidate Florent?
(a) Children.
(b) Priests.
(c) Women.
(d) Police.

7. Who is the author of THE BELLY OF PARIS?
(a) Ernest Hemingway.
(b) Emile Zola.
(c) John Steinbeck.
(d) Flannery O'Connor.

8. Why is Gavard glad that Florent has his new job?
(a) So he can build a good clientele.
(b) So he can have a steady income.
(c) So he can thumb his nose at the government.
(d) So he can give him discounts.

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

10. Florent tells Pauline stories about _____________________.
(a) a shop girl who sells hats and gloves.
(b) a man who escaped from Devil's Island.
(c) a wicked witch who eats bad children.
(d) a little girl who lives in a candy store.

11. What is the first profession that Quenu decides to take up?
(a) Watchmaker.
(b) Painter.
(c) Cheese maker.
(d) Baker.

12. Why is the fish stand shut down?
(a) For not having a license.
(b) For selling stolen goods.
(c) For selling a spoiled fish.
(d) For overcharging customers.

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

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

15. Who is the only person who knows that Florent has escaped from Devil's Island?
(a) Francois.
(b) Gavard.
(c) Quenu.
(d) Lisa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Florent run into while walking the streets of Paris?

2. What does Florent do most of the day?

3. What prompts Florent to return to politics?

4. What is another name for Devil's Island?

5. What job does Florent have at the beginning of Chapter 3?

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