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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Monsieur Gavard recently purchased?

2. Where does Mademoiselle Saget share her gossip with Madame Lecoeur and La Sarriette?

3. Why is La Belle Lisa embarrassed when she goes to the police station to report Florent?

4. What does La Belle Lisa find in Florent's drawer?

5. What about herself does Lisa seem to fear?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did the author mean by calling the book THE BELLY OF PARIS? Cite an example to support your answer. Can you suggest another title which you think is more appropriate for the book?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Florent and Quenu. What are their roles within the market society in Paris? What are their core values? What are they willing to do in order to succeed?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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