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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. What position does Albert's father, Lhomme, have at the store?
(a) Sommelier.
(b) Millinery designer.
(c) Chief cashier.
(d) Head tailor.

2. Who is the assistant silk buyer at Au Bonheur des Dames?
(a) Robinson.
(b) Robitussin.
(c) Robineau.
(d) Robineaux.

3. Which one of the ladies shows off her purchases despite the presence of her nearly destitute husband?
(a) Madame Marty.
(b) Madame Ballou.
(c) Madame Antin.
(d) Madame Delacroix.

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

5. How does Mouret entice the ladies to shop at Au Bonheur des Dames?
(a) Talking about bargains.
(b) Free delivery.
(c) Free wine.
(d) Customer appreciation programs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Denise when she sees Mouret again?

2. Who invites Denise to his home and then expects sexual favors?

3. Who is Pauline's boyfriend?

4. Why does Jouve try to get Denise fired?

5. What are symbols of Au Bonheur des Dame's new ways of doing retail business in Paris?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the symbolism of the vans at Au Bonheur des Dames?

2. What other reasons does Madame Baudu speculate could be the source of Genevieve's illness aside from the postponement of her marriage to Colomban?

3. According to Madame Desforges, how do distinguished women view Mouret's store?

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

5. How does Baudu's store fare during the road construction period?

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

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

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

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

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

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