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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. What role does Mouret assume in the store?

2. What position does Albert's father, Lhomme, have at the store?

3. Robineau mentions an opening in the ____________ department at Au Bonheur des Dames.

4. What occurs in the reception area during the morning inspection?

5. Where is Denise when she sees Mouret again?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of Mouret's business practices that have made him successful?

2. What is the symbolism of Genevieve's death?

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

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

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

6. Why is Denise so apprehensive about Jouve?

7. What realization does Robineau come to regarding Denise's opinion on why large stores are so successful?

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

9. Describe some of the conflict going on in departments of the store.

10. Who is Mouret and why is Uncle Baudu so angry at him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Mouret. 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 2

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

Essay Topic 3

Refusing to be bought is an important theme in the story. Cite at least three examples of how the characters refuse to give in or be bought by someone else.

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