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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is La Belle Lisa resentful of Florent's presence in her house?
(a) He never takes a bath.
(b) He leaves dirty clothes lying around.
(c) He never cleans up the kitchen after cooking.
(d) He is employed and should make his own life.

2. What information does Pauline reveal to the person in #134?
(a) Florent escaped from prison.
(b) Her parents fight all the time.
(c) She is in love with Muche.
(d) She stole some candy.

3. Who tries to force himself on La Belle Lisa?
(a) Gavard.
(b) Marjolin.
(c) Florent.
(d) Lebigre.

4. Who lures Pauline away from the charcuterie?
(a) Marco.
(b) Matthew.
(c) Marjolin.
(d) Muche.

5. The characters in THE BELLY OF PARIS are considered to be of what class?
(a) Upper class.
(b) Market society.
(c) Lower class.
(d) Poverty level.

6. What seems to fascinate Marjolin and Cadine in the market?
(a) The artists.
(b) The slaughter of animals.
(c) The fish vendors.
(d) The clowns.

7. How does THE BELLY OF PARIS come full circle?
(a) Florent is sent back to Devil's Island.
(b) Madame Francois sells her vegetables again.
(c) La Belle Lisa divorces Quenu.
(d) Monsieur Gavard opens a charcuterie.

8. Why is La Belle Lisa embarrassed when she goes to the police station to report Florent?
(a) She is related to a criminal.
(b) She is harboring an insurgent.
(c) She breaks down into a sobbing fit.
(d) She is the last person in the neighborhood to report him.

9. Marjolin and Cadine become ___________________.
(a) Lovers.
(b) Actors.
(c) Partners in crime.
(d) Like brother and sister.

10. Who does La Belle Lisa talk with about Florent?
(a) Monsieur Lecoeur.
(b) La Belle Normande.
(c) Quenu.
(d) Father Roustan.

11. The person in #154 convinces Florent to join him in looking for _____________.
(a) Comrades.
(b) Women.
(c) Cadine.
(d) Marjolin.

12. How is Cadine most like La Belle Lisa?
(a) They have long blonde hair.
(b) They are shrewd at business.
(c) They have lyrical voices.
(d) They have green eyes.

13. Why is the person in #134 so happy with herself/himself?
(a) She bought new drapes.
(b) She has discovered Florent's secret.
(c) She has lost weight.
(d) She has a new lover.

14. Why does La Belle Lisa snoop in Florent's room?
(a) To find love letters.
(b) To find dirty dishes.
(c) To find evidence of political involvement.
(d) To find hidden money.

15. What is La Belle Normande's married name?
(a) La Belle Madame Legrand.
(b) La Belle Madame Justine.
(c) La Belle Madame Lebigre.
(d) La Belle Madame Jolie.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Claude, what does Lisa lack?

2. With whom does La Belle Lisa offer to be friends with again?

3. Who owns the building where Gavard lives?

4. Who is the last to know about what happens to Florent?

5. What do Marjolin, Cadine and Leon do when they meet late at night?

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