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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

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. It is important to Denise that ____________ knows the truth about what really happened in the basement.
(a) Mouret.
(b) Jouve.
(c) Bourdain.
(d) Deloche.

3. What occurs in the reception area during the morning inspection?
(a) Goods are being unloaded for a sale.
(b) The area is being remodeled.
(c) Shoppers are rushing in for a sale.
(d) Customers are treated to cafe au lait and croissants.

4. Who is the young man who made a serious delivery error the previous day?
(a) Alan.
(b) Albert.
(c) Andrew.
(d) Arnold.

5. Which of the following is NOT imagery presented in this chapter?
(a) Floods.
(b) Puffy clouds.
(c) Battleground.
(d) Storms.

6. What does Denise do after her dismissal from Au Bonheur des Dames?
(a) Throws a rock through the store window.
(b) Walks around the city in a daze.
(c) Files a wrongful termination lawsuit.
(d) Sets fire to the store.

7. What happens at the store during the summer?
(a) Mass employee layoffs.
(b) Increased advertising.
(c) Huge summer sales.
(d) A fire in the ladies department.

8. Which of the following does NOT describe Au Bonheur des Dames?
(a) Bright.
(b) Lively.
(c) Gothic.
(d) Busy.

9. Who is the owner of Au Bonheur des Dames?
(a) Octave Mouret.
(b) Octavius Morton.
(c) Oscar Mouret.
(d) Octave Morrison.

10. Who does Mouret hope to meet at the tea?
(a) Baron Hartmann.
(b) Uncle Baudu.
(c) Baron Hauptmann.
(d) Denise.

11. Jean has an apprenticeship with _________________.
(a) an accountant.
(b) an ivory craftsman.
(c) an electrician.
(d) a sculptor.

12. Where do Denise and her brothers go to find a new life?
(a) Dublin.
(b) Paris.
(c) Marseilles.
(d) Provence.

13. What do the salespeople do at the end of the day?
(a) Figure their percentages.
(b) Sweep the dressing rooms.
(c) Wipe the counters.
(d) Go out for drinks.

14. What is Madame Desforges hosting at the beginning of Chapter 3?
(a) A cocktail party.
(b) A tea.
(c) An engagement party.
(d) A dinner party.

15. How old is Denise?
(a) 25.
(b) 20.
(c) 19.
(d) 16.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Bourdoncle thinks that the women Mouret uses eventually will seek ____________.

3. Why is Bourras angry at Mouret?

4. What does Mouret say about Denise's termination?

5. Who is the buyer in the ladies' wear department?

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