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

2. How much money does Denise borrow from Pauline?
(a) 10 francs.
(b) 6 francs.
(c) 16 francs.
(d) 2 francs.

3. Who is the man who is seen in the basement with Denise?
(a) Jean.
(b) Jouve.
(c) Pierre.
(d) Ballou.

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

5. Who is Mouret's right-hand man?
(a) Bourdoncle.
(b) Boisseau.
(c) Bourdain.
(d) Becotte.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Mouret and Bourdoncle do first thing every morning?

2. How long has Denise been working at the store at the beginning of Chapter 5?

3. What is the name of the store that is creating competition for other stores?

4. What is the atmosphere of the ladies' wear department while Denise waits for an interview?

5. On whom does Denise develop a crush?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the imagery of comparing the store to a church or temple.

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

3. How does the author use images of death to show that it is a part of life?

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

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

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

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

8. What is the main theme in Chapter 10?

9. What is the symbolism of the store blocking the sun from the surrounding neighborhoods?

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

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