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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. Which of the following does Bourras NOT bring Denise when Pepe gets sick?
2. If the store is a big machine, Denise feels like ___________.
3. What is the name of Uncle Baudu's daughter?
4. How old is Denise?
5. What is Denise's constant worry?
Short Essay Questions
1. What are Denise's feelings as she begins work at Au Bonheur des Dames?
2. How does Mouret exploit women to achieve his goals?
3. What is a recurring theme in the book notably beginning in Chapter 7?
4. How does Denise first come in contact with Au Bonheur des Dames?
5. Why does Mouret's money and power agitate Denise?
6. Describe some of the conflict going on in departments of the store.
7. What are Denise's reactions to Pauline's suggestion on how to assuage her loneliness?
8. Explain the imagery of comparing the store to a church or temple.
9. According to Madame Desforges, how do distinguished women view Mouret's store?
10. How does the author use the element of foreshadowing in Chapter 7?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
AU BONHEUR DES DAMES takes place in Paris in the late 1800s. Explain what is going on in Paris at this time that makes Zola decide to write this story in this setting.
Essay Topic 2
Zola uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the novel. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.
Essay Topic 3
Create a brief character study of Madame Desforges. 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 his life?
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