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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Denise notice about Genevieve when she tries to comfort her?

2. What seems to be the primary topic of conversation in the store?

3. What does Mouret not realize regarding Denise?

4. What does Genevieve overhear Colomban saying?

5. Mouret tells ____________ that the board has decided to fire him/her.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Mouret and Baudu. What are their roles within the retail industry in Paris? What are their core values? What are they willing (or not) to do in order to succeed?

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

There is a lot of symbolism in this story regarding the expansion of Au Bonheur des Dames. What does the growth of the store symbolize for those who work there? For the neighborhood shop owners? For the retail industry in general? Explain.

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