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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what century is THE BELLY OF PARIS set?
(a) 20th.
(b) 17th.
(c) 18th.
(d) 19th.

2. Where does Madame Francois live?
(a) Lyon.
(b) Nanterre.
(c) Provence.
(d) Nice.

3. What does Madame Francois notice about Francois?
(a) He is very thin.
(b) He is bleeding.
(c) He is very handsome.
(d) He has only one arm.

4. What is Quenu's second career choice?
(a) Locksmith.
(b) Butcher.
(c) Fashion designer.
(d) Barber.

5. Where is Devil's Island located?
(a) French Guiana.
(b) Nigeria.
(c) Australia.
(d) Puerto Rico.

Short Answer Questions

1. What had Florent studied while in Paris?

2. Who becomes the sole heir to Uncle Gradelle's fortune?

3. What does Florent think of the new Paris?

4. Why is the fish stand shut down?

5. Florent never gives in to ______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Florent's naivete lead to his downfall?

2. What lessons must Florent learn in this "new" Paris?

3. What does Lisa do to try and satisfy her suspicions of Florent?

4. What is the mood in Les Halles after Florent has been reported to the authorities?

5. Who lures Pauline away from the charcuterie and what does he promise her?

6. How are Florent and Quenu related?

7. What role does gossip play in the market?

8. What is Claudes' theory of Fat vs. Thin in Les Halles?

9. What does La Belle Lisa find in Florent's drawer that temporarily halts her search of his room?

10. How does Florent meet La Belle Normande and what does she do that upsets him?

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