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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. To what is Denise's life as a shop girl compared?
(a) A tortoise moving slowly.
(b) A fish out of water.
(c) A bird flying free.
(d) An animal in a zoo.

2. Who is Uncle Baudu's assistant?
(a) Jacques.
(b) Charles.
(c) Colomban.
(d) Collin.

3. Who is Paul Vallagnosc?
(a) Mouret's brother-in-law.
(b) Mouret's financial adviser.
(c) Mouret's concierge.
(d) A school friend of Mouret's.

4. What is Denise's constant worry?
(a) Learning a new skill.
(b) Jean's health issues.
(c) Getting a better job.
(d) Having enough money.

5. Which of the following is NOT a salesgirl in the ladies department?
(a) Marguerite.
(b) Jeanne.
(c) Clara.
(d) Denise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What role does Mouret assume in the store?

2. What do the salespeople do at the end of the day?

3. Who is the owner of Au Bonheur des Dames?

4. What does Pauline advise Denise to get?

5. What type of business does Vincard have?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does the author show about the dark nature of the store's employees?

3. What is a recurring theme in the book notably beginning in Chapter 7?

4. What is the imagery introduced in Chapter 2 regarding the big department store?

5. How does Denise get what she wants on her terms at the end of the book?

6. What is the burgeoning awareness between Mouret and Denise?

7. What is Denise's demeanor during this difficult time at the store?

8. Describe the initial contacts between Denise and Mouret.

9. Why does Mouret think Denise is leaving and why does he think it might be a good idea to remain a bachelor?

10. Explain the symbolism of the windows in Chapter 13.

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