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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Denise pushes Jouve away from her?
(a) He slaps her.
(b) He falls down.
(c) He hits his head on a railing.
(d) Wine splatters on his tie.

2. Who is the inspector who hopes for sexual favors from Denise?
(a) Jourdan.
(b) Jouve.
(c) Ballou.
(d) Jeune.

3. Who is the young man who made a serious delivery error the previous day?
(a) Alan.
(b) Arnold.
(c) Albert.
(d) Andrew.

4. From whom does Denise rent a room?
(a) Bourdain.
(b) Boulanger.
(c) Bourras.
(d) Boudoin.

5. What is the name of Uncle Baudu's store?
(a) Creme Patissiere.
(b) Vieil Elbeuf.
(c) Vieil Baudain.
(d) Bon Vivant.

6. On what do Gaujean and Robineau plan to challenge Au Bonheur des Dames?
(a) Rare truffles.
(b) Millinery styles.
(c) A vintage champagne.
(d) A black silk.

7. For what department is Bouthemont the buyer?
(a) Wine.
(b) Millinery.
(c) Silk.
(d) Men's shoes.

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

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

10. What is the name of the store that is creating competition for other stores?
(a) Bonwit Teller.
(b) Au Bonheur des Dames.
(c) Saks Fifth Avenue.
(d) Bloomingdales.

11. For what event is Au Bonheur des Dames prepared at the beginning of Chapter 4?
(a) Christmas sale.
(b) Easter sale.
(c) Bastille Day sale.
(d) Winter sale.

12. What happens at the store during the summer?
(a) Huge summer sales.
(b) Increased advertising.
(c) Mass employee layoffs.
(d) A fire in the ladies department.

13. Who is Uncle Baudu's assistant?
(a) Colomban.
(b) Jacques.
(c) Collin.
(d) Charles.

14. What do the salespeople do at the end of the day?
(a) Go out for drinks.
(b) Figure their percentages.
(c) Sweep the dressing rooms.
(d) Wipe the counters.

15. At which of the following stores does Madame Desforges NOT buy her clothes?
(a) Au bonheur des Dames.
(b) Givenchy.
(c) Chanel.
(d) Dior.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Bourras angry at Mouret?

2. Why does Madame Aurelie reprimand Denise?

3. What is the name of Uncle Baudu's wife?

4. Bourdoncle thinks that the women Mouret uses eventually will seek ____________.

5. In what department does Pauline work?

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