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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 prompts Florent to return to politics?
(a) His ego.
(b) His unjust imprisonment.
(c) Not enough social programs.
(d) Sky-high taxes.

2. The Quenus are part of ________________.
(a) the business class.
(b) the upper class.
(c) the middle class.
(d) the lower class.

3. Who owns the shop where Florent buys the food in #42?
(a) Monsieur Michaud.
(b) Monsieur Gavard.
(c) Monsieur Blanc.
(d) Madame Michel.

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

5. What is Florent's mood on his first day of work?
(a) Tense.
(b) Sullen.
(c) Eager.
(d) Fearful.

Short Answer Questions

1. As a result of his upbringing, Quenu grows up to be ___________________.

2. What is Quenu's second career choice?

3. Why does Florent fail as a tutor?

4. To what does Florent liken the markets of Les Halles?

5. Even though Florent and Quenu are brothers, they have ___________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What accounts for Quenu's lack of decisiveness and spoiled behavior?

3. What does La Belle Lisa's visit to the priest point out about the market class' beliefs about religion?

4. Why will Florent's naivete be his undoing in the insurrection plans?

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

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

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

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

9. To what does Florent liken a huge belly?

10. What role does gossip play in the market?

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