2. Which of the following does NOT happen to Bourras?
(a) He is evicted.
(b) He declares bankruptcy.
(c) His store is demolished.
(d) His store is expanded.

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 dreary.
(c) It is empty.
(d) It is failing.

4. Why is Colomban and Genevieve's marriage postponed again?
(a) Baudu's pride will not let him pass on an almost bankrupt business.
(b) Baudu has a background check done on Colomban.
(c) Baudu thinks that Genevieve can do better for herself.
(d) Colomban's parents do not like Genevieve.

5. What seems to be the primary topic of conversation in the store?
(a) World War I.
(b) The major fashion designers.
(c) Denise's love life.
(d) The price of silk.

6. Who does Genevieve think that Colomban loves?
(a) Clara.
(b) Denise.
(c) Jeanne.
(d) Gigi.

7. To whom does Baudu sell his country house?
(a) Mouret.
(b) Colomban.
(c) Lhommes.
(d) Robineau.

8. What does Genevieve overhear Colomban saying?
(a) He loves Clara.
(b) He loves Marie.
(c) He loves Denise.
(d) He loves Pauline.

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

10. What does Mouret plan for after Denise has gone?
(a) To go to Valgones and marry her there.
(b) To retire early.
(c) To find another girl to marry.
(d) To go into hiding for awhile.

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

12. What does Madame Desforges consider Denise to be?
(a) Her friend.
(b) Her rival.
(c) Her mentor.
(d) Her apprentice.

13. Which of the following is NOT what Denise thinks about marrying Mouret and keeping her reputation intact?
(a) She would marry him anytime if he would just ask.
(b) Mouret can come to Valgones for her.
(c) Mouret can marry her on her turf.
(d) She can return to the store as a queen.

14. What goal has Mouret met at the beginning of Chapter 12?
(a) His store has a fleet of 50 delivery vans.
(b) Denise has agreed to marry him.
(c) His expansion plan is approved.
(d) His store has the largest silk inventory in France.

15. What is the source of Mouret's anger on this day?
(a) A customer is suing the store.
(b) The sales are miserably low.
(c) Taxes are due.
(d) Denise refuses his dinner invitation.