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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jouve try to get Denise fired?
(a) She is rude to customers.
(b) She rejects his sexual overtures.
(c) She does not have a sales mentality.
(d) She is always late.

2. To what is Denise's life as a shop girl compared?
(a) A bird flying free.
(b) A fish out of water.
(c) An animal in a zoo.
(d) A tortoise moving slowly.

3. What is Mouret's best business skill?
(a) Publicity.
(b) Design.
(c) Accounting.
(d) Architecture.

4. What occurs in the reception area during the morning inspection?
(a) The area is being remodeled.
(b) Customers are treated to cafe au lait and croissants.
(c) Goods are being unloaded for a sale.
(d) Shoppers are rushing in for a sale.

5. On what terms does Denise agree to stay?
(a) If Mouret believes in her good conduct.
(b) If Mouret gives her a sizable raise.
(c) If Mouret will set her up in a new apartment.
(d) If Mouret promotes her to head of the ladies department.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At which of the following stores does Madame Desforges NOT buy her clothes?

3. Who is the man with a neighboring store that is angry at Mouret for trying to buy out his lease to expand?

4. How long has Denise been working at the store at the beginning of Chapter 5?

5. What does Bouthemont talk to Madame Desforges about?

(see the answer key)

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