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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How long did it take the person in #14 to escape from Devil's Island?
(a) Six months.
(b) Two months.
(c) Two years.
(d) Five weeks.

3. Who is Florent's younger brother?
(a) Jacques.
(b) Bertrand.
(c) Quenu.
(d) Francois.

4. Who is the author of THE BELLY OF PARIS?
(a) Emile Zola.
(b) Ernest Hemingway.
(c) Flannery O'Connor.
(d) John Steinbeck.

5. Who is Florent's sister-in-law?
(a) Susanne Lyon.
(b) Lisa Quenu.
(c) Sara Mignon.
(d) Marie Qualle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Madame Francois doing as the novel begins?

2. Where is Devil's Island located?

3. What is the reaction of the Devil's Island escapee to all the food when he arrives at the market of Les Halle?

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

5. Who owns the charcuterie that Florent visits?

(see the answer key)

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