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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. Who is the young man who made a serious delivery error the previous day?
(a) Albert.
(b) Alan.
(c) Arnold.
(d) Andrew.

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

3. Who declares his love for Denise despite the fact that she only wants to be friends with him?
(a) Deloitte.
(b) Davignon.
(c) DuBois.
(d) Deloche.

4. On what product does Mouret stake the store's future?
(a) Wine.
(b) Silk.
(c) Antiques.
(d) Cheese.

5. On what day of the week does Madame Desforge hold her teas?
(a) Friday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Tuesday.
(d) Saturday.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bourdoncle thinks that the women Mouret uses eventually will seek ____________.

2. What is a prominent theme in Chapter 7?

3. At which of the following stores does Madame Desforges NOT buy her clothes?

4. The silk department employees wish that ____________ would not come back from holiday.

5. Why is Bourras angry at Mouret?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Denise think that her relationship with Mouret will lead?

2. How does the author show the theme of class system in Chapter 13?

3. What are Denise's feelings as she begins work at Au Bonheur des Dames?

4. Why does Denise's rejection of Mouret's advances leave him confused?

5. What is the perception by the store management when they learn that the sales girls are taking on extra work?

6. Why is Denise proof that Mouret's money will not buy him everything he wants?

7. How does Vincard symbolize the easier life the store owners could achieve if they can only give in and sell out to Mouret?

8. What does Madame Desforges host for Mouret's benefit?

9. Why does Mouret's money and power agitate Denise?

10. How are the neighborhood stores faring in comparing to the big department store?

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