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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What job does Denise offer to Baudu?
(a) Inspector.
(b) Tailor.
(c) Delivery driver.
(d) Accountant.

2. Why is Mouret uncomfortable at Madame Desforges' home?
(a) He does not like being the center of attention.
(b) He has a headache.
(c) He sees Denise there.
(d) It is too hot.

3. Which of the following does NOT describe the state of Baudu's store at the beginning of Chapter 8?
(a) It is closed.
(b) It is failing.
(c) It is empty.
(d) It is dreary.

4. Mouret tells ____________ that the board has decided to fire him/her.
(a) Denise.
(b) Baron Hartman.
(c) Bouthemont.
(d) Madame Desforges.

5. Why is Genevieve so upset at the beginning of Chapter 13?
(a) She was terminated from her job.
(b) Her mother has a terminal illness.
(c) Her brother has died.
(d) Colomban has left her.

6. What is the theme of the dreams that Denise has during this period?
(a) Working through grief.
(b) Reaching one's goals.
(c) Finding true love.
(d) The struggle to survive.

7. What is the secret to running a successful store like Au Bonheur des Dames?
(a) Publicity stunts.
(b) The continuous turnover of capital.
(c) Aggressive advertising.
(d) Regular merchandise discounts.

8. Which of the following do NOT trap the customers inside the store?
(a) Confusing layout.
(b) Charming salesmen.
(c) Artful displays.
(d) Locked doors.

9. Why does Madame Desforges make things difficult for Denise?
(a) She thinks Denise wants her job.
(b) She thinks Denise is having an affair with Mouret.
(c) She thinks Denise is rude.
(d) She wants Denise to quit.

10. Who is Pauline going to marry?
(a) Bourdain.
(b) Boulanger.
(c) Bauge.
(d) Boudin.

11. What does Mouret offer to do for Denise?
(a) Promote her.
(b) Pay her medical bills.
(c) Set her up in a nice lifestyle.
(d) Marry her.

12. What is the overall task in the store in August?
(a) Advertising campaigns.
(b) Buying.
(c) Holiday preparations.
(d) Taking inventory.

13. What is the source of Genevieve's physical decline?
(a) Her depressed emotional state.
(b) She has a terminal illness.
(c) She is on a hunger strike.
(d) She is anorexic.

14. What does Denise notice about Genevieve when she tries to comfort her?
(a) She has gained a lot of weight.
(b) She is very thin.
(c) She has bruises on her back.
(d) She has begun to stutter.

15. What is Madame Guibal doing in the reading room?
(a) Waiting for Monsieur de Boves.
(b) Having tea.
(c) Flipping through magazines.
(d) Taking a nap.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Colomban and Genevieve's marriage postponed again?

2. What event does Madame Desforges host at the beginning of Chapter 11?

3. What record does the store make on the day of the big sale?

4. Who is caught stealing during the big sales?

5. What does Madame Desforges flaunt in front of Denise?

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