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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one thing that Mouret's money cannot buy for him?
(a) An embassy job.
(b) A political position.
(c) A royal title.
(d) Denise's love.

2. Which group is beginning to forge a new, nameless class?
(a) Shop girls.
(b) Accountants.
(c) Sommeliers.
(d) Milliners.

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

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

5. Which of the following does NOT characterize the Au Bonheur des Dames employees?
(a) They undermine each other.
(b) They make fun of people.
(c) They put on airs.
(d) They are gracious.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bouthemont say that distinguished ladies will not admit to wearing clothes from Mouret's store?

2. Mouret tells ____________ that the board has decided to fire him/her.

3. What does Robineau reveal about the coat whose quality a customer complains?

4. From whom does Denise rent a room?

5. For what event is Au Bonheur des Dames prepared at the beginning of Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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