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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the stench of ripening cheese symbolize when the women meet to talk about Florent?

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

3. What does La Belle Lisa want to do with Florent?

4. What represents a person's character in the petit bourgeois class?

5. Who does La Belle Normande marry?

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

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 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?

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