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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is La Belle Lisa resentful of Florent's presence in her house?

2. How does THE BELLY OF PARIS come full circle?

3. How can Claude's physical appearance be described?

4. Who is Cadine?

5. What does La Belle Lisa decide to do regarding Florent?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Zola uses beautifully descriptive language in the book to help his readers see Les Halles from his perspective. Without referring to the book, describe the Les Halles district. How do you visualize Les Halles and Paris in general now that you have read Zola's THE BELLY OF PARIS?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Quenu. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

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