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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. What is Quenu's second career choice?

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

3. The Quenus are part of ________________.

4. How does Florent characterize his job?

5. What is Madame Francois' sole responsibility?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Explain Florent's escape from Devil's Island and his journey back to Paris.

5. Describe some of the careers that Quenu attempts and what happens to Florent's finances as a result.

6. Why has La Belle Lisa grown weary of having Florent in her home?

7. Who is Madame Francois and how does she encounter Florent?

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

9. How do La Belle Lisa and La Belle Normande become friends again?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of La Belle Lisa. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her at this point in her life?

Essay Topic 3

Although the vendors live on the fringe of acceptable society, they take care of each other. What is the bond between the characters in Les Halles that makes them want to help each other even when others won't? Is there a common denominator among the Les Halles market society that they recognize themselves in each other? Explain some situations in the book where the Les Halles vendors exhibit humanity toward one another.

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