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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Florent take this job?
(a) To placate La Belle Lisa.
(b) To network.
(c) To get a government job.
(d) To learn the industry.

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

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

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

5. What is Les Halles?
(a) A hotel.
(b) A theater.
(c) A restaurant.
(d) An open air market.

6. What does Florent think of the new Paris?
(a) It is magnificent.
(b) It has lost some of its original charm.
(c) It is dreary.
(d) It has not changed much.

7. What prompts Florent to return to politics?
(a) His ego.
(b) Sky-high taxes.
(c) His unjust imprisonment.
(d) Not enough social programs.

8. How does La Belle Lisa feel about Florent's job?
(a) She thinks he will advance quickly.
(b) She is satisfied.
(c) She thinks he will be a competitor.
(d) She thinks he can do better.

9. Who is the worst gossip in Les Halles?
(a) Mademoiselle Petit.
(b) Mademoiselle Camille.
(c) Madame Michel.
(d) Mademoiselle Saget.

10. Where is Devil's Island located?
(a) Puerto Rico.
(b) French Guiana.
(c) Australia.
(d) Nigeria.

11. What type of business does the person in #45 own?
(a) Patissiere.
(b) Wine shop.
(c) Charcuterie.
(d) Cheese shop.

12. Whose presence seems to intimidate Florent?
(a) Women.
(b) Children.
(c) Police.
(d) Priests.

13. What is Florent's mood on his first day of work?
(a) Fearful.
(b) Sullen.
(c) Tense.
(d) Eager.

14. Whose fish stand does Florent shut down?
(a) La Belle Josephine.
(b) La Belle Normande's.
(c) La Belle Lisa's.
(d) Madame Giroux'.

15. Who is La Belle Normande's son?
(a) Mickey.
(b) Michi.
(c) Micha.
(d) Muche.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Claude Lantier's profession?

2. Florent tells Pauline stories about _____________________.

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

4. What is Madame Francois' sole responsibility?

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

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