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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Mouret uncomfortable at Madame Desforges' home?
(a) He sees Denise there.
(b) He has a headache.
(c) It is too hot.
(d) He does not like being the center of attention.

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

3. Why is Colomban and Genevieve's marriage postponed again?
(a) Baudu has a background check done on Colomban.
(b) Baudu thinks that Genevieve can do better for herself.
(c) Colomban's parents do not like Genevieve.
(d) Baudu's pride will not let him pass on an almost bankrupt business.

4. What does Mouret offer to do for Denise?
(a) Marry her.
(b) Promote her.
(c) Set her up in a nice lifestyle.
(d) Pay her medical bills.

5. Why is Mouret in such despair?
(a) Denise still refuses his invitations.
(b) His mother has died.
(c) The store is in bankruptcy.
(d) His wife has asked for a divorce.

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

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

8. How does Mouret feel about Denise at this point?
(a) He barely tolerates her.
(b) He is falling in love with her.
(c) He enjoys her to a point.
(d) He detests her.

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

10. Mouret tells ____________ that the board has decided to fire him/her.
(a) Baron Hartman.
(b) Madame Desforges.
(c) Denise.
(d) Bouthemont.

11. Which of the following do NOT trap the customers inside the store?
(a) Confusing layout.
(b) Locked doors.
(c) Charming salesmen.
(d) Artful displays.

12. What goal has Mouret met at the beginning of Chapter 12?
(a) His store has the largest silk inventory in France.
(b) His store has a fleet of 50 delivery vans.
(c) Denise has agreed to marry him.
(d) His expansion plan is approved.

13. What is the secret to running a successful store like Au Bonheur des Dames?
(a) Regular merchandise discounts.
(b) The continuous turnover of capital.
(c) Aggressive advertising.
(d) Publicity stunts.

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

15. What does Genevieve overhear Colomban saying?
(a) He loves Marie.
(b) He loves Pauline.
(c) He loves Denise.
(d) He loves Clara.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which group is beginning to forge a new, nameless class?

2. Why is Genevieve so upset at the beginning of Chapter 13?

3. Why does Bouthemont say that distinguished ladies will not admit to wearing clothes from Mouret's store?

4. Why does Madame Desforges make things difficult for Denise?

5. What does Genevieve's death symbolize?

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