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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Robineau reveal about the coat whose quality a customer complains?
(a) He bought the finest wool available.
(b) He had his best seamstress make it.
(c) He bought it at Au Bonheur des Dames.
(d) He had it made just for that customer.

2. Who does Mouret hope to meet at the tea?
(a) Baron Hauptmann.
(b) Denise.
(c) Baron Hartmann.
(d) Uncle Baudu.

3. Which of the following does Bourras NOT bring Denise when Pepe gets sick?
(a) Bread.
(b) Job offer.
(c) Eviction notice.
(d) Soup

4. What does Mouret say about Denise's termination?
(a) He apologizes for the misunderstanding.
(b) He stands firm on his decision.
(c) He says it was a long time coming.
(d) He says it was inevitable.

5. Who is the owner of Au Bonheur des Dames?
(a) Octave Mouret.
(b) Octave Morrison.
(c) Octavius Morton.
(d) Oscar Mouret.

6. What does Denise do after her dismissal from Au Bonheur des Dames?
(a) Files a wrongful termination lawsuit.
(b) Throws a rock through the store window.
(c) Sets fire to the store.
(d) Walks around the city in a daze.

7. Who is Mouret's lover?
(a) Madame Desforges.
(b) Madame Antin.
(c) Madame Defarge.
(d) Madame Ballou.

8. Who is the most charming salesperson in the silk department?
(a) Henry.
(b) Hassad.
(c) Hutin.
(d) Jacob.

9. On what product does Mouret stake the store's future?
(a) Silk.
(b) Antiques.
(c) Cheese.
(d) Wine.

10. How long has Denise been working at the store at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) 2 days.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 2 months.

11. Who is the man with a neighboring store that is angry at Mouret for trying to buy out his lease to expand?
(a) Bourras.
(b) Boursin.
(c) Bourmand.
(d) Beaudin.

12. Where do Denise and her brothers go to find a new life?
(a) Marseilles.
(b) Dublin.
(c) Paris.
(d) Provence.

13. What is a prominent theme in Chapter 7?
(a) Greed.
(b) Not selling out.
(c) Search for love.
(d) Betrayal.

14. Why does Mouret hope to meet Baron Hartmann?
(a) He is a silk importer.
(b) He is an international sommelier.
(c) He is the President of France.
(d) He is the director of the Credit Imobilier.

15. What happens to the business where Denise moonlights?
(a) It hires Denise.
(b) It burns down.
(c) It goes bankrupt.
(d) It expands quickly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the ladies shows off her purchases despite the presence of her nearly destitute husband?

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

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

4. Which of the following does NOT describe Au Bonheur des Dames?

5. For what department is Bouthemont the buyer?

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