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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XXIX - XXX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Laurent have a vision of lined up drowned bodies?
(a) Because someone mentioned drowning.
(b) Because he walked past the morgue.
(c) He wasn't sure why.
(d) Because he looked at the river.

2. What does Laurent threaten to do if he doesn't get a studio to paint in?
(a) He will spend all of their money foolishly.
(b) He will tell the police about Camille's murder.
(c) He will leave Thérèse alone with Camille's ghost.
(d) He will tell Madame Raquin about Camille's murder.

3. In "Chapter IX", what do Laurent and Thérèse say would happen if Camille were to have an accident?
(a) They could tell Madame Raquin about their relationship.
(b) They may be blamed.
(c) Their dreams would come true.
(d) They would have more money.

4. Why does Laurent shove Thérèse away from him in "Chapter XXIII"?
(a) Because she bites him.
(b) Because she threatens to run away.
(c) Because she hits him.
(d) Because she insults him.

5. Where does Laurent weigh the pros and cons of killing Camille?
(a) In Thérèse's apartment.
(b) In his bed.
(c) At work.
(d) On the metro.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter XXVIII", why do Thérèse and Laurent let Madame Raquin listen to their arguments?

2. What do Thérèse and Laurent do at the end of "Chapter XXVIII"?

3. Why do Laurent and Thérèse become terrified on their wedding night?

4. Why does Laurent want to hurt the cat on his wedding night?

5. In "Chapter VII", what does Laurent do when Madame Raquin comes up to Thérèse's room when he is there?

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