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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Claude, which person cannot be characterized into the Fat or Thin category?

2. Why does La Belle Lisa snoop in Florent's room?

3. How does Lisa feel about her attraction to Marjolin?

4. Whose home is the first one searched by the authorities?

5. What makes La Belle Lisa even more angry at Florent than his plans to overthrow the government?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

THE BELLY OF PARIS is a classic rebellion against society story. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

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

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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