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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Madame Baudu NOT attribute to Genevieve's declining health?
(a) Spending so much time in a dark shop is not healthy.
(b) She stays out late drinking with friends.
(c) She is depressed about the delay in her marriage to Colomban.
(d) She has inherited Madame Baudu's physical weakness.

2. What decision has Mouret made at the beginning of Chapter 9?
(a) Sell the store.
(b) Give everyone a raise.
(c) Rearrange the departments.
(d) Extend store hours.

3. Which of the following is NOT what Denise thinks about marrying Mouret and keeping her reputation intact?
(a) Mouret can marry her on her turf.
(b) She can return to the store as a queen.
(c) Mouret can come to Valgones for her.
(d) She would marry him anytime if he would just ask.

4. How much money does Denise borrow from Pauline?
(a) 16 francs.
(b) 2 francs.
(c) 10 francs.
(d) 6 francs.

5. What is Madame Guibal doing in the reading room?
(a) Flipping through magazines.
(b) Taking a nap.
(c) Having tea.
(d) Waiting for Monsieur de Boves.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what department is Bouthemont the buyer?

2. What does Denise finally get when spring arrives?

3. Where do Denise and her brothers come from?

4. Who is the man who is seen in the basement with Denise?

5. Who is the owner of Au Bonheur des Dames?

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