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

Short Answer Questions

1. What about herself does Lisa seem to fear?

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

3. Quenu is rather sweet and rather ____________.

4. What do Marjolin, Cadine and Leon do when they meet late at night?

5. Who sees Pauline and returns her to the charcuterie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

Essay Topic 2

Zola uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the novel and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 3

Zola uses more than one iteration on the theme of greed. Identify at least two situations about greed in the novel. Then provide support for each situation you name.

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