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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mouret entice the ladies to shop at Au Bonheur des Dames?
(a) Talking about bargains.
(b) Free wine.
(c) Customer appreciation programs.
(d) Free delivery.

2. Which of the following is NOT imagery presented in this chapter?
(a) Floods.
(b) Puffy clouds.
(c) Storms.
(d) Battleground.

3. Who invites Denise to his home and then expects sexual favors?
(a) Jolie.
(b) Juneau.
(c) Jouve.
(d) Ballou.

4. What do Mouret and Bourdoncle do first thing every morning?
(a) Meet with department managers.
(b) Drink cafe au lait.
(c) Have breakfast.
(d) Inspect the store.

5. What is the name of Uncle Baudu's wife?
(a) Jeanne.
(b) Elsa.
(c) Elaine.
(d) Elisabeth.

6. On what day of the week does Madame Desforge hold her teas?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Friday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Tuesday.

7. Who declares his love for Denise despite the fact that she only wants to be friends with him?
(a) DuBois.
(b) Deloche.
(c) Davignon.
(d) Deloitte.

8. Where do Denise and her brothers come from?
(a) Vincennes.
(b) Valmille.
(c) Valmont.
(d) Valgones.

9. Denise is criticized for her big dress and _______________.
(a) floppy hat.
(b) messy hair.
(c) old coat.
(d) old shoes.

10. It is important to Denise that ____________ knows the truth about what really happened in the basement.
(a) Jouve.
(b) Deloche.
(c) Mouret.
(d) Bourdain.

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

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

13. Bourdoncle thinks that the women Mouret uses eventually will seek ____________.
(a) jobs.
(b) marriage.
(c) revenge.
(d) references.

14. Why is Bourras angry at Mouret?
(a) Mouret tries to seduce Bourras' daughter.
(b) Mouret wants to buy out Bourras' store.
(c) Mouret has cheated Bourras in a business deal.
(d) Mouret has an affair with Bourras' wife.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Robineau mentions an opening in the ____________ department at Au Bonheur des Dames.

2. From whom does Denise rent a room?

3. Why does Bourdoncle have Denise fired?

4. Who is the dressmaker being discussed by all the ladies?

5. To what is Denise's life as a shop girl compared?

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