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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mouret hope to meet at the tea?

2. Which of the following does Mouret NOT think about Denise's situation?

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

4. What does Pauline advise Denise to get?

5. Who is the main character in AU BONHEUR DES DAMES?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Mouret uncomfortable with the way Madame Desforges flaunts their relationship?

3. What surprises Mouret about Denise's love for him?

4. Explain Denise's internal conflict related to her burgeoning feelings for Mouret.

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

6. Why does Denise end up leaving the store when she could have anything she wanted?

7. What does the author show about the dark nature of the store's employees?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Madame Desforges. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the significance of the novel's title. What does the author mean by calling the book AU BONHEUR DES DAMES? Cite an example to support your answer. Can you suggest another title which you think is more appropriate for the book?

Essay Topic 3

AU BONHEUR DES DAMES is a classic struggle for survival story. What does that classification entail? Why does this play fit into this category? Explain.

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