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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. Where do Denise and her brothers come from?
(a) Valmont.
(b) Valmille.
(c) Vincennes.
(d) Valgones.

2. Which of the following does NOT describe Au Bonheur des Dames?
(a) Busy.
(b) Lively.
(c) Gothic.
(d) Bright.

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

4. Why does Madame Aurelie plan to give Denise the job?
(a) Denise is beautiful and has the perfect personality to sell ladies wear.
(b) Mouret is interested in Denise and Madame Aurelie wants to make a favorable impression with him.
(c) Mouret has intervened and told her to hire Denise.
(d) Denise has a wonderful body and the clothing will sell itself if she wears it.

5. Which of the following does Mouret NOT think about Denise's situation?
(a) He knows where she lives.
(b) He knows where she works.
(c) He thinks she is a prostitute now.
(d) He wonders why she stays with his enemies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bourdoncle have Denise fired?

2. Bourdoncle thinks that the women Mouret uses eventually will seek ____________.

3. Who is the most charming salesperson in the silk department?

4. What is Mouret's best business skill?

5. Mouret wants to partner with Baron Hartmann to ___________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Madame Desforges treat Denise when she realizes that Mouret is interested in Denise?

2. What are Denise's working conditions at the store?

3. Why does Denise's rejection of Mouret's advances leave him confused?

4. How does the author use the element of foreshadowing in Chapter 7?

5. What is a recurring theme in the book notably beginning in Chapter 7?

6. What is Denise's demeanor during this difficult time at the store?

7. What are Bourdoncle's business philosophies that are in sharp contrast to Mouret's?

8. Why does Mouret's money and power agitate Denise?

9. What does the color white symbolize in Chapter 14?

10. Why is Denise so apprehensive about Jouve?

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