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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is La Belle Normande's son?

2. In what century is THE BELLY OF PARIS set?

3. Quenu begins to show an interest in cooking and spends time at Gavard's ________________.

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

5. How does Florent characterize his job?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What instructions does Monsieur Gavard give La Sarriette as he is being escorted to jail?

3. To what does Florent liken a huge belly?

4. What is the most obvious thing that differentiates Marjolin and Cadine from Lisa and Quenu?

5. What does Florent visualize at the beginning of Chapter 6?

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

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

8. What happens after Florent mysteriously disappears?

9. How is the narrative circular in THE BELLY OF PARIS?

10. Who is Leon and why do Marjolin and Cadine befriend him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Florent, Quenu, La Belle Lisa and Gavard. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, politics, and socialization.

Essay Topic 2

Zola uses more than one iteration on the theme of greed. Identify at least two situations about greed in the novel. Then provide support for each situation you name.

Essay Topic 3

Gluttony is an important theme in the story. Cite at least three examples of gluttony in the story and explain how each example supports your claim.

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