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

2. How does Florent characterize his job?
(a) Boring.
(b) Informative.
(c) Prestigious.
(d) Exhilirating.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the fish stand shut down?

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

3. How does La Belle Lisa feel about Florent's job?

4. What does Florent buy on the nights he is not in the mood to cook?

5. Who is Florent's younger brother's wife?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Monsieur Gavard and what impact does he have on the lives of Florent and Quenu?

2. What does Muche talk Pauline into doing, knowing that it will make Pauline's mother mad?

3. How does Mademoiselle Saget finally get information on Florent's secret?

4. What does La Belle Lisa do with the photograph she finds?

5. Why do the authorities seize Muche's lesson books?

6. What new things does Florent see in Paris when he returns?

7. What happens after Florent mysteriously disappears?

8. Who are the family members that Florent reunites with and what is the nature of their business?

9. What are the circumstances in which Florent assumes care of Quenu?

10. How does Zola use foreshadowing in Florent's tutoring work with Muche?

(see the answer keys)

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