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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 is the main character in AU BONHEUR DES DAMES?

2. What is Madame Desforges hosting at the beginning of Chapter 3?

3. How much money does Denise borrow from Pauline?

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

5. If the store is a big machine, Denise feels like ___________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Bourdoncle's business philosophies that are in sharp contrast to Mouret's?

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

3. What is the imagery introduced in Chapter 2 regarding the big department store?

4. What is the burgeoning awareness between Mouret and Denise?

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

6. What is a recurring theme in the book notably beginning in Chapter 7?

7. What is more important to Denise than the loss of her job when she is terminated?

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

9. Summarize the story of AU BONHEUR DES DAMES.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Create a brief character study of Denise. 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 3

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.

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