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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. To whom does Florent give part of his monthly salary?
(a) Monsieur Gavard.
(b) La Belle Lisa.
(c) Quenu.
(d) Monsieur Verlaque.

4. What does Madame Francois notice about Francois?
(a) He is bleeding.
(b) He is very handsome.
(c) He has only one arm.
(d) He is very thin.

5. What does La Belle Normade do that makes Florent nervous?
(a) Will not lock her door.
(b) Antagonizes the police officers.
(c) Flirts with him.
(d) Turns the gas flame up too high.

Short Answer Questions

1. In whose back room do Florent and other men hold regular meetings?

2. Who is Florent's younger brother?

3. What is Madame Francois' marital status?

4. What type of business does the person in #45 own?

5. Who is the man Florent is filling in for on the job?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Florent so uncomfortable around women and why does he feel that they overpower him?

2. What accounts for Quenu's lack of decisiveness and spoiled behavior?

3. What is life like for Marjolin and Cadine in Les Halles?

4. Describe some of the careers that Quenu attempts and what happens to Florent's finances as a result.

5. Who are Marjolin and Cadine and what role does Mere Chantemesse play in their lives?

6. What happens after Florent mysteriously disappears?

7. Why does La Belle Lisa not tell Quenu about the police waiting to arrest Florent?

8. What temporary job does Florent accept and how does he feel about working again?

9. What does La Belle Lisa do with the photograph she finds?

10. Where is Uncle Gradelle's money found and what do Lisa and Quenu do with it?

(see the answer keys)

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