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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to a shop owner if he/she is forced to work for someone else?
(a) He/she is made a partner.
(b) He/she gets health insurance.
(c) He/she gets better salaries.
(d) He/she goes down in class.

2. What does Madame Desforges consider Denise to be?
(a) Her apprentice.
(b) Her rival.
(c) Her mentor.
(d) Her friend.

3. Who is Baudu's last faithful customer?
(a) Madame Delacroix.
(b) Madame Bourdain.
(c) Madame Ballou.
(d) Madame Bourdelais.

4. What is the theme of the dreams that Denise has during this period?
(a) Working through grief.
(b) Reaching one's goals.
(c) Finding true love.
(d) The struggle to survive.

5. What is the imagery of the store in Chapter 9?
(a) Trains.
(b) Machinery.
(c) A church.
(d) Storm clouds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bouthemont say that distinguished ladies will not admit to wearing clothes from Mouret's store?

2. What is the main theme of Chapter 10?

3. Why can Denise be nothing more than a mistress to Mouret?

4. How does Madame de Boves behave when discovered stealing?

5. Who breaks his legs while trying to commit suicide?

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