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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the reaction of the Devil's Island escapee to all the food when he arrives at the market of Les Halle?
(a) He vomits.
(b) He can barely focus.
(c) He faints.
(d) He lunges into a fruit cart.

2. Where is Uncle Gradelle's fortune found?
(a) A trunk under the bed.
(b) A bank account.
(c) The bottom of a barrel.
(d) A lock box.

3. Who is the vicious neighborhood gossip known for exchanging rumors for food?
(a) Mademoiselle Boulanger.
(b) Monsieur Robichaux.
(c) Mademoiselle Saget.
(d) Madame Francois.

4. What is Madame Francois' sole responsibility?
(a) Sew the clothes for her entire family.
(b) Grow vegetables and get them to market.
(c) Teach her daughters to do needlework.
(d) Tutor her children.

5. Why was Florent once arrested and deported?
(a) He was accused of grand theft.
(b) He was accused of taking part in a coup d'etat.
(c) He was accused of murder.
(d) He was accused of kidnapping.

Short Answer Questions

1. As a result of his upbringing, Quenu grows up to be ___________________.

2. Where did Florent's father come from?

3. What is the setting for THE BELLY OF PARIS?

4. For what reason does Florent accept the job in #56?

5. Florent tells Pauline stories about _____________________.

(see the answer key)

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