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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Mouret's best business skill?
(a) Architecture.
(b) Design.
(c) Accounting.
(d) Publicity.

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

6. Robineau mentions an opening in the ____________ department at Au Bonheur des Dames.
(a) millinery.
(b) men's suits
(c) ladies shoes.
(d) ladies wear.

7. Which of the following is NOT characteristic of the silk department?
(a) Fierce competition.
(b) Sexual conquests.
(c) Mellow atmosphere.
(d) Sales rivalries.

8. What is the atmosphere of the ladies' wear department while Denise waits for an interview?
(a) Charming.
(b) Hostile.
(c) Peaceful.
(d) Calm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. Which silk department employee wants Robineau's job?
(a) Hutin.
(b) Hulett.
(c) Hubert.
(d) Hugo.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what department is Bouthemont the buyer?

2. What occurs in the reception area during the morning inspection?

3. At which of the following stores does Madame Desforges NOT buy her clothes?

4. Where do Denise and her brothers go to find a new life?

5. Where does Denise get a job?

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