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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

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 lunges into a fruit cart.
(c) He can barely focus.
(d) He faints.

2. What does La Belle Lisa want to give Florent upon his return to Paris?
(a) A vendor cart.
(b) A house of his own.
(c) A room in their home.
(d) His share of the inheritance.

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

4. Where did Florent's father come from?
(a) Marseilles.
(b) Provence.
(c) London.
(d) Lyon.

5. What is Florent doing when Madame Francois sees him?
(a) Drinking coffee at a cafe.
(b) Having supper at a bistro.
(c) Painting portraits.
(d) Lying unconscious by the side of the road.

6. Who does Florent run into while walking the streets of Paris?
(a) Monsieur Laurent.
(b) Madame Legrand.
(c) Mademoiselle Lyon.
(d) Monsieur Gavard.

7. As a result of his upbringing, Quenu grows up to be ___________________.
(a) A government official.
(b) ambitious and trustworthy.
(c) A pillar of the community.
(d) Spoiled and indecisive.

8. Who is Florent's niece?
(a) Pauline.
(b) Fifi.
(c) Jeanne Marie.
(d) Chanel.

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

10. What is another name for Devil's Island?
(a) Caliente.
(b) Calypso.
(c) Cousteau.
(d) Cayenne.

11. In what century is THE BELLY OF PARIS set?
(a) 17th.
(b) 18th.
(c) 20th.
(d) 19th.

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

13. How does Florent feel about re-entering Paris society?
(a) Ambivalent.
(b) Sad.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Happy.

14. What job does Florent accept?
(a) Fish inspector.
(b) Policeman.
(c) Baker.
(d) Butcher.

15. What is the primary form of communication in Les Halles?
(a) Newspapers.
(b) Gossip.
(c) Messengers.
(d) Telegrams.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first profession that Quenu decides to take up?

2. Quenu begins to show an interest in cooking and spends time at Gavard's ________________.

3. Why does Florent's mother not invest in Quenu's education?

4. Florent never gives in to ______________.

5. Who is La Belle Normande's mother?

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