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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Madame Aurelie plan to give Denise the job?
(a) Mouret is interested in Denise and Madame Aurelie wants to make a favorable impression with him.
(b) Mouret has intervened and told her to hire Denise.
(c) Denise has a wonderful body and the clothing will sell itself if she wears it.
(d) Denise is beautiful and has the perfect personality to sell ladies wear.

2. What does Denise notice about Genevieve when she tries to comfort her?
(a) She is very thin.
(b) She has gained a lot of weight.
(c) She has bruises on her back.
(d) She has begun to stutter.

3. Who is Uncle Baudu's assistant?
(a) Collin.
(b) Jacques.
(c) Charles.
(d) Colomban.

4. Which of the following does Madame Baudu NOT attribute to Genevieve's declining health?
(a) She is depressed about the delay in her marriage to Colomban.
(b) She has inherited Madame Baudu's physical weakness.
(c) She stays out late drinking with friends.
(d) Spending so much time in a dark shop is not healthy.

5. Why is Bourras angry at Mouret?
(a) Mouret has cheated Bourras in a business deal.
(b) Mouret tries to seduce Bourras' daughter.
(c) Mouret has an affair with Bourras' wife.
(d) Mouret wants to buy out Bourras' store.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For what department is Bouthemont the buyer?

3. Who declares his love for Denise despite the fact that she only wants to be friends with him?

4. What are symbols of Au Bonheur des Dame's new ways of doing retail business in Paris?

5. What does Genevieve overhear Colomban saying?

(see the answer key)

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