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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Denise do after her dismissal from Au Bonheur des Dames?
(a) Files a wrongful termination lawsuit.
(b) Throws a rock through the store window.
(c) Walks around the city in a daze.
(d) Sets fire to the store.

2. How does Mouret entice the ladies to shop at Au Bonheur des Dames?
(a) Talking about bargains.
(b) Free delivery.
(c) Customer appreciation programs.
(d) Free wine.

3. Why does Madame Aurelie not let Denise sell to a customer?
(a) The customer asked for Madame Aurelie.
(b) The customer is a regular.
(c) Denise is inexperienced.
(d) Denise has other tasks to complete.

4. What does Denise finally get when spring arrives?
(a) A new hat.
(b) A house.
(c) A salary.
(d) A lover.

5. Where do Denise and her brothers go to find a new life?
(a) Paris.
(b) Provence.
(c) Marseilles.
(d) Dublin.

6. In what department does Mouret make a stunning display?
(a) Silk.
(b) Ladies evening wear.
(c) Wine.
(d) Millinery.

7. For what department is Bouthemont the buyer?
(a) Men's shoes.
(b) Silk.
(c) Wine.
(d) Millinery.

8. What is the name of Denise's uncle?
(a) Uncle Baldwin.
(b) Uncle Baudu.
(c) Uncle Bebe.
(d) Uncle Bill.

9. What position does Albert's father, Lhomme, have at the store?
(a) Sommelier.
(b) Chief cashier.
(c) Millinery designer.
(d) Head tailor.

10. Why does Jouve try to get Denise fired?
(a) She is always late.
(b) She does not have a sales mentality.
(c) She is rude to customers.
(d) She rejects his sexual overtures.

11. From whom does Denise hope to get help?
(a) Her stepfather.
(b) Her uncle.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her aunt.

12. What do the salespeople do at the end of the day?
(a) Go out for drinks.
(b) Sweep the dressing rooms.
(c) Figure their percentages.
(d) Wipe the counters.

13. How does Robineau try to help Denise?
(a) He finds her some moonlighting work.
(b) He gives her extra work hours.
(c) He gives her money.
(d) He loans her some money.

14. What does Pauline advise Denise to get?
(a) A better job.
(b) A lover.
(c) A bigger apartment.
(d) A new wardrobe.

15. Mouret wants to partner with Baron Hartmann to ___________________.
(a) get better interest rates.
(b) get international business.
(c) get more publicity.
(d) expand the store.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mouret's best business skill?

2. For what event is Au Bonheur des Dames prepared at the beginning of Chapter 4?

3. What is the imagery of the big department store in Chapter 6?

4. What is a prominent theme in Chapter 7?

5. What is the name of Uncle Baudu's daughter?

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