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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Baudu hope will energize his shop?
(a) The completion of the new road.
(b) Major renovations.
(c) New inventory.
(d) Christmas shopping.

2. What color covers Baudu's shop after the deaths?
(a) Purple.
(b) Blue.
(c) Black.
(d) White.

3. What type of women does Madame Desforges say that Mouret's store cannot dress?
(a) Handicapped.
(b) Creative.
(c) Elderly.
(d) Distinguished.

4. Which group is beginning to forge a new, nameless class?
(a) Milliners.
(b) Sommeliers.
(c) Shop girls.
(d) Accountants.

5. What item of clothing has Denise come to help Madame Desforges with?
(a) A wedding dress.
(b) A coat.
(c) A cocktail dress.
(d) An evening gown.

6. What happens to Genevieve as a result of her grief?
(a) She stays in bed for months.
(b) She rallies and goes out on the town.
(c) She gets counseling.
(d) She dies.

7. What event does Madame Desforges host at the beginning of Chapter 11?
(a) Easter brunch.
(b) New Year's Eve cocktails.
(c) Christmas dinner.
(d) A Saturday tea.

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

9. What is the new department in which Denise becomes a buyer?
(a) China and crystal.
(b) Gourmet food.
(c) Alterations.
(d) Children's wear.

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. 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.

12. What happens to a shop owner if he/she is forced to work for someone else?
(a) He/she is made a partner.
(b) He/she gets better salaries.
(c) He/she goes down in class.
(d) He/she gets health insurance.

13. Chapter 10 includes imagery of _______________.
(a) Religion.
(b) Floods.
(c) Slavery.
(d) Art.

14. Which of the following best describes Mouret's feelings about the rumors of Denise?
(a) Disinterested.
(b) Jealous.
(c) Amused.
(d) Noncommital.

15. What does Mouret ask Denise?
(a) If she will leave quietly.
(b) If she will run the store for him.
(c) If she will be head silk buyer.
(d) If she will marry him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Pauline going to marry?

2. What is the secret to running a successful store like Au Bonheur des Dames?

3. Which of the following is NOT how Bouthemont describes shop girls?

4. What is the overall task in the store in August?

5. Who has Jouve accused of being a thief?

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