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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Denise wait to apply for a job?
(a) At the library.
(b) At a coffee shop.
(c) In front of Au Bonheur des Dames.
(d) At a bistro.

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. 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.

9. Who are the other tenants living in the house with Denise?
(a) Ex-criminals.
(b) Prostitutes.
(c) Drug dealers.
(d) Orphans.

10. What are symbols of Au Bonheur des Dame's new ways of doing retail business in Paris?
(a) The newspaper ads.
(b) The silk displays.
(c) The charge cards.
(d) The vans.

11. Where does Denise get a job?
(a) Robineau's new shop.
(b) A theatre.
(c) A bistro.
(d) A museum.

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

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

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

15. What is the imagery of the big department store in Chapter 6?
(a) Weather.
(b) Machinery.
(c) Floods.
(d) Festivities.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bourdoncle have Denise fired?

2. Why is Bourras angry at Mouret?

3. What is a prominent theme in Chapter 7?

4. Who are Denise's brothers?

5. It is important to Denise that ____________ knows the truth about what really happened in the basement.

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