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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. The silk department employees wish that ____________ would not come back from holiday.
(a) Bourdoncle.
(b) Ballou.
(c) Rosseau.
(d) Robineau.

2. Where does Denise get a job?
(a) A bistro.
(b) A museum.
(c) A theatre.
(d) Robineau's new shop.

3. How does Robineau try to help Denise?
(a) He loans her some money.
(b) He gives her money.
(c) He gives her extra work hours.
(d) He finds her some moonlighting work.

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) Denise has a wonderful body and the clothing will sell itself if she wears it.
(d) Mouret has intervened and told her to hire Denise.

5. Why is Denise attracted to Hutin?
(a) He is gorgeous.
(b) He is a leader.
(c) He is nice to her.
(d) He is couragepis.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following is NOT a salesgirl in the ladies department?

3. What is Madame Desforges hosting at the beginning of Chapter 3?

4. What happens to the business where Denise moonlights?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the imagery introduced in Chapter 2 regarding the big department store?

5. What is the symbolism of Genevieve's death?

6. Who is Mouret and why is Uncle Baudu so angry at him?

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

8. Describe some of Denise's feelings as she learns her way around the store and the employees.

9. How does Denise indirectly change the work lives of the store employees?

10. How does Denise get what she wants on her terms at the end of the book?

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