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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 happens when Denise pushes Jouve away from her?
(a) He falls down.
(b) Wine splatters on his tie.
(c) He hits his head on a railing.
(d) He slaps her.

2. Why is Bourras angry at Mouret?
(a) Mouret has an affair with Bourras' wife.
(b) Mouret wants to buy out Bourras' store.
(c) Mouret tries to seduce Bourras' daughter.
(d) Mouret has cheated Bourras in a business deal.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On what do Gaujean and Robineau plan to challenge Au Bonheur des Dames?

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

4. Who is the young man who made a serious delivery error the previous day?

5. Which of the following is NOT imagery presented in this chapter?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe some of the conflict going on in departments of the store.

3. What are Denise's working conditions at the store?

4. How does the relationship between Denise and Mouret evolve in Chapter 7?

5. According to Madame Desforges, how do distinguished women view Mouret's store?

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

7. What are Denise's reactions to Pauline's suggestion on how to assuage her loneliness?

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

9. Why is Mouret uncomfortable with the way Madame Desforges flaunts their relationship?

10. How does Mouret exploit women to achieve his goals?

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