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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the theme of the dreams that Denise has during this period?
(a) Finding true love.
(b) The struggle to survive.
(c) Reaching one's goals.
(d) Working through grief.

2. What job does Mouret give to Denise?
(a) Ladies department head.
(b) Advertising manager.
(c) Millinery manager.
(d) Assistant buyer.

3. Who brings her children to the store as a form of entertainment?
(a) Madame Bollinger.
(b) Madame Bourdelais.
(c) Madame Bodeau.
(d) Madame Ballou.

4. What event does Madame Desforges host at the beginning of Chapter 11?
(a) Christmas dinner.
(b) Easter brunch.
(c) A Saturday tea.
(d) New Year's Eve cocktails.

5. What is Madame Desforges' plan?
(a) To take a trip to Spain.
(b) To retire in three years.
(c) To remodel her dining room.
(d) To get Mouret and Denise at her house together.

6. Which group is beginning to forge a new, nameless class?
(a) Accountants.
(b) Milliners.
(c) Sommeliers.
(d) Shop girls.

7. Why is Genevieve so upset at the beginning of Chapter 13?
(a) She was terminated from her job.
(b) Her brother has died.
(c) Colomban has left her.
(d) Her mother has a terminal illness.

8. What is the new department in which Denise becomes a buyer?
(a) Children's wear.
(b) China and crystal.
(c) Alterations.
(d) Gourmet food.

9. 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 begun to stutter.
(d) She has bruises on her back.

10. Which of the following best describes Mouret's feelings about the rumors of Denise?
(a) Noncommital.
(b) Disinterested.
(c) Jealous.
(d) Amused.

11. What seems to be the primary topic of conversation in the store?
(a) The price of silk.
(b) Denise's love life.
(c) World War I.
(d) The major fashion designers.

12. What does Mouret ask Denise?
(a) If she will leave quietly.
(b) If she will be head silk buyer.
(c) If she will run the store for him.
(d) If she will marry him.

13. What does Mouret plan for after Denise has gone?
(a) To go into hiding for awhile.
(b) To find another girl to marry.
(c) To go to Valgones and marry her there.
(d) To retire early.

14. On what terms does Denise agree to stay?
(a) If Mouret promotes her to head of the ladies department.
(b) If Mouret believes in her good conduct.
(c) If Mouret gives her a sizable raise.
(d) If Mouret will set her up in a new apartment.

15. Which of the following is NOT how Bouthemont describes shop girls?
(a) Immersed in luxury.
(b) Financially savvy.
(c) Good dressers.
(d) Lacking education.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mouret uncomfortable at Madame Desforges' home?

2. Why is Mouret crying?

3. What happens to Genevieve as a result of her grief?

4. What is the source of Mouret's anger on this day?

5. Why can Denise be nothing more than a mistress to Mouret?

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