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

2. Who is the buyer in the ladies' wear department?
(a) Madame Arquette.
(b) Madame Auclair.
(c) Madame Aurelie.
(d) Madame Aydelotte.

3. What is Denise's constant worry?
(a) Jean's health issues.
(b) Learning a new skill.
(c) Getting a better job.
(d) Having enough money.

4. Who is the young man who made a serious delivery error the previous day?
(a) Albert.
(b) Alan.
(c) Andrew.
(d) Arnold.

5. Who is the inspector who hopes for sexual favors from Denise?
(a) Jeune.
(b) Jourdan.
(c) Jouve.
(d) Ballou.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jouve try to get Denise fired?

2. Which of the following departments do Mouret and Bourdoncle NOT visit this morning?

3. Which of the following does Bourras NOT bring Denise when Pepe gets sick?

4. What is the imagery of the big department store in Chapter 6?

5. Where is Denise when she sees Mouret again?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are the neighborhood stores faring in comparing to the big department store?

2. What does Denise tell her Uncle Baudu about why she and her brothers have come to Paris?

3. What is the burgeoning awareness between Mouret and Denise?

4. How does Mouret exploit women to achieve his goals?

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

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

7. How does the relationship between Denise and Mouret evolve in Chapter 7?

8. Why is the summer season especially difficult for the store employees?

9. What is the perception by the store management when they learn that the sales girls are taking on extra work?

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

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