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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What record does the store make on the day of the big sale?

2. For whom do Pepe and Jean buy some articles during the big sale?

3. What happens to a shop owner if he/she is forced to work for someone else?

4. What does Madame Desforges flaunt in front of Denise?

5. What is the secret to running a successful store like Au Bonheur des Dames?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

AU BONHEUR DES DAMES is a classic struggle for survival story. What does that classification entail? Why does this play fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

Essay Topic 3

There is a lot of symbolism in this story regarding the expansion of Au Bonheur des Dames. What does the growth of the store symbolize for those who work there? For the neighborhood shop owners? For the retail industry in general? Explain.

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