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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mouret say about Denise's termination?
(a) He says it was a long time coming.
(b) He stands firm on his decision.
(c) He says it was inevitable.
(d) He apologizes for the misunderstanding.

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

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

5. Who is the main character in AU BONHEUR DES DAMES?
(a) Denise.
(b) Danielle.
(c) Deidre.
(d) Donna.

6. What is Denise's constant worry?
(a) Having enough money.
(b) Getting a better job.
(c) Learning a new skill.
(d) Jean's health issues.

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

8. What is the name of Uncle Baudu's store?
(a) Bon Vivant.
(b) Vieil Elbeuf.
(c) Creme Patissiere.
(d) Vieil Baudain.

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

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

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

12. What is the name of Denise's uncle?
(a) Uncle Bill.
(b) Uncle Baldwin.
(c) Uncle Bebe.
(d) Uncle Baudu.

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

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

15. The silk department employees wish that ____________ would not come back from holiday.
(a) Rosseau.
(b) Bourdoncle.
(c) Ballou.
(d) Robineau.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the business where Denise moonlights?

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

3. For what department is Bouthemont the buyer?

4. What role does Mouret assume in the store?

5. From whom does Denise hope to get help?

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