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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Les Halles?

3. Who is the only person who knows that Florent has escaped from Devil's Island?

4. What is Quenu's second career choice?

5. Who does Florent run into while walking the streets of Paris?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why do the authorities seize Muche's lesson books?

3. Who is the old friend that Florent encounters upon his return to Paris?

4. Explain Florent's escape from Devil's Island and his journey back to Paris.

5. How can Marjolin and Cadine be compared to Lisa and Quenu?

6. What is the irony of the Quenu and Lisa attending a theater performance called "The Grace of God"?

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

8. Who are the family members that Florent reunites with and what is the nature of their business?

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

10. What is Claudes' theory of Fat vs. Thin in Les Halles?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Although the vendors live on the fringe of acceptable society, they take care of each other. What is the bond between the characters in Les Halles that makes them want to help each other even when others won't? Is there a common denominator among the Les Halles market society that they recognize themselves in each other? Explain some situations in the book where the Les Halles vendors exhibit humanity toward one another.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of La Belle Lisa. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her at this point in her life?

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