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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What position does Albert's father, Lhomme, have at the store?
(a) Millinery designer.
(b) Head tailor.
(c) Sommelier.
(d) Chief cashier.

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

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

4. Which of the following does NOT describe Au Bonheur des Dames?
(a) Gothic.
(b) Lively.
(c) Bright.
(d) Busy.

5. To what is Denise's life as a shop girl compared?
(a) A tortoise moving slowly.
(b) A fish out of water.
(c) An animal in a zoo.
(d) A bird flying free.

6. From whom does Denise hope to get help?
(a) Her aunt.
(b) Her stepfather.
(c) Her uncle.
(d) Her brother.

7. Why is Denise so endearing to Mouret?
(a) She is beautiful.
(b) She is his niece.
(c) She admired his silk display.
(d) She is smart.

8. Which one of the ladies shows off her purchases despite the presence of her nearly destitute husband?
(a) Madame Marty.
(b) Madame Antin.
(c) Madame Ballou.
(d) Madame Delacroix.

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

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

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

12. What is the name of Uncle Baudu's daughter?
(a) Janelle.
(b) Jeanne.
(c) Genevieve.
(d) Gigi.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On whom does Denise develop a crush?

2. Who befriends Denise at the store?

3. What is Madame Desforges hosting at the beginning of Chapter 3?

4. Who are the other tenants living in the house with Denise?

5. What is the name of Uncle Baudu's store?

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