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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mouret feel about Denise at this point?
(a) He enjoys her to a point.
(b) He is falling in love with her.
(c) He detests her.
(d) He barely tolerates her.

2. What does Madame Desforges consider Denise to be?
(a) Her friend.
(b) Her mentor.
(c) Her apprentice.
(d) Her rival.

3. What is Madame Desforges hosting at the beginning of Chapter 3?
(a) An engagement party.
(b) A dinner party.
(c) A tea.
(d) A cocktail party.

4. Why is Mouret in such despair?
(a) His mother has died.
(b) The store is in bankruptcy.
(c) His wife has asked for a divorce.
(d) Denise still refuses his invitations.

5. What occasion is about to be launched at Au Bonheur des Dames at the beginning of Chapter 14?
(a) The Easter Sale.
(b) The Great White Sale.
(c) The Summer Sale.
(d) The Christmas Sale.

Short Answer Questions

1. If the store is a big machine, Denise feels like ___________.

2. What is the name of the store that is creating competition for other stores?

3. Which group is beginning to forge a new, nameless class?

4. Who does Genevieve think that Colomban loves?

5. What job does Mouret give to Denise?

(see the answer key)

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