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

2. Who is the man with a neighboring store that is angry at Mouret for trying to buy out his lease to expand?

3. Denise is criticized for her big dress and _______________.

4. What is the name of Uncle Baudu's daughter?

5. What does Robineau reveal about the coat whose quality a customer complains?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe the initial contacts between Denise and Mouret.

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

6. What are Denise's working conditions at the store?

7. How does the author show the theme of class system in Chapter 13?

8. How does Vincard symbolize the easier life the store owners could achieve if they can only give in and sell out to Mouret?

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

10. What are Denise's reactions to Pauline's suggestion on how to assuage her loneliness?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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?

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