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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Madame Aurelie not let Denise sell to a customer?
(a) Denise has other tasks to complete.
(b) The customer asked for Madame Aurelie.
(c) Denise is inexperienced.
(d) The customer is a regular.

2. Why does Bourdoncle have Denise fired?
(a) For coming in late too much.
(b) For being with a man in the basement.
(c) For insulting a customer.
(d) For stealing clothes.

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

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

5. Why does Madame Aurelie plan to give Denise the job?
(a) Mouret is interested in Denise and Madame Aurelie wants to make a favorable impression with him.
(b) Mouret has intervened and told her to hire Denise.
(c) Denise has a wonderful body and the clothing will sell itself if she wears it.
(d) Denise is beautiful and has the perfect personality to sell ladies wear.

6. Who are Denise's brothers?
(a) Paul and Jean.
(b) Pepe and James.
(c) Pepe and Jean.
(d) Pepe and John.

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

8. Where is Denise when she sees Mouret again?
(a) A bistro near the Seine.
(b) The Louvre.
(c) The Tuileries Gardens.
(d) The Eiffel Tower.

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

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

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

12. Who is Pauline's boyfriend?
(a) Bourdain.
(b) Bauge.
(c) Bastille.
(d) Ballou.

13. Who befriends Denise at the store?
(a) Jolie.
(b) Jeanne.
(c) Pauline.
(d) Marie.

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

15. What does Pauline advise Denise to get?
(a) A bigger apartment.
(b) A lover.
(c) A better job.
(d) A new wardrobe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Denise's uncle?

2. On what product does Mouret stake the store's future?

3. Who invites Denise to his home and then expects sexual favors?

4. Who is the buyer in the ladies' wear department?

5. What does Robineau reveal about the coat whose quality a customer complains?

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