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

Short Answer Questions

1. What event does Madame Desforges host at the beginning of Chapter 11?

2. What does Mouret ask Denise?

3. What does Madame Desforges flaunt in front of Denise?

4. What is Madame Desforges' plan?

5. What does Baudu hope will energize his shop?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Madame Desforges. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the symbolism of Madame Baudu's wanting the windows opened as she lay dying. What is the symbolism of Baudu's store being draped in white after her death? Identify one other example of symbolism that you find notable.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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