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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. If the store is a big machine, Denise feels like ___________.
(a) a cog.
(b) the motor oil.
(c) the noise.
(d) the start button.

2. What are symbols of Au Bonheur des Dame's new ways of doing retail business in Paris?
(a) The newspaper ads.
(b) The silk displays.
(c) The vans.
(d) The charge cards.

3. What item of clothing has Denise come to help Madame Desforges with?
(a) A coat.
(b) A cocktail dress.
(c) A wedding dress.
(d) An evening gown.

4. Why does Bouthemont say that distinguished ladies will not admit to wearing clothes from Mouret's store?
(a) They want people to think they wear only designer clothes.
(b) The store's quality is declining.
(c) Mouret's bad reputation.
(d) The low prices.

5. Denise is criticized for her big dress and _______________.
(a) old coat.
(b) old shoes.
(c) floppy hat.
(d) messy hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Bourras angry at Mouret?

2. In what department does Pauline work?

3. What is a prominent theme in Chapter 7?

4. What does Denise do after her dismissal from Au Bonheur des Dames?

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

(see the answer key)

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