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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Jean has an apprenticeship with _________________.
(a) an ivory craftsman.
(b) a sculptor.
(c) an accountant.
(d) an electrician.

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

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

5. Who is the owner of Au Bonheur des Dames?
(a) Octavius Morton.
(b) Octave Morrison.
(c) Oscar Mouret.
(d) Octave Mouret.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the man who is seen in the basement with Denise?

2. What is the name of Uncle Baudu's daughter?

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

4. Who is the main character in AU BONHEUR DES DAMES?

5. Which one of the ladies shows off her purchases despite the presence of her nearly destitute husband?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Denise's feelings as she begins work at Au Bonheur des Dames?

2. Describe some of the conflict going on in departments of the store.

3. What are some of Mouret's business practices that have made him successful?

4. What is more important to Denise than the loss of her job when she is terminated?

5. Why is Mouret uncomfortable with the way Madame Desforges flaunts their relationship?

6. Explain Denise's internal conflict related to her burgeoning feelings for Mouret.

7. Why does Mouret think Denise is leaving and why does he think it might be a good idea to remain a bachelor?

8. How does Denise first come in contact with Au Bonheur des Dames?

9. What is the main theme in Chapter 10?

10. What are Mouret's expansion plans?

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