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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters VII - IX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Thérèse feel about lying to Camille and Madame Raquin about her relationship with Laurent?
(a) She feels confused.
(b) She doesn't think about it.
(c) She feels guilty.
(d) She enjoys it.

2. Why doesn't Camille ever have a real education?
(a) His mother prevents it.
(b) He never attends school.
(c) He lives too far from school.
(d) His father makes him work instead.

3. Why does Thérèse keep running downstairs in "Chapter IV"?
(a) To help customers.
(b) To get more food.
(c) To make sure the shop is locked.
(d) To clean.

4. In "Chapter IX", why does Laurent see less of Thérèse?
(a) He meets another woman.
(b) He has to work.
(c) He becomes sick.
(d) He goes out of town.

5. In "Chapter III", why does Camille think he will not spend much time at the shop?
(a) Because he will have a different job.
(b) Because he will buy a new house.
(c) Because he will be traveling.
(d) Because he will sell the shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. What game do the Raquins play in "Chapter IV"?

2. In "Chapter VI", what convinces Laurent he can be Thérèse's lover?

3. In "Chapter V", whose portrait does Laurent offer to paint?

4. At the end of "Chapter III", how much time does the narrator say has passed since the Raquins obtained the shop in Paris?

5. How does Laurent treat Thérèse in front of Camille and his mother?

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