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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Florent's main flaw in trying to overthrow the government?

2. What bothers Florent most about Les Halles?

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

4. Lisa assumes the role of ____________ in her relationship with Quenu.

5. Who owns the building where Gavard lives?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Florent. 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 at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 2

THE BELLY OF PARIS takes place in Paris in the mid-1800s. Explain what is going on in Paris at this time that made Zola decide to write this story in this setting.

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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