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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Laurent able to buy new clothes in "Chapter XX"?
(a) Madame Raquin gives him money.
(b) He sells a painting.
(c) He buys them on credit.
(d) He gets a bonus at work.

2. What does Laurent tell Thérèse when she says she is repenting in "Chapter XXX"?
(a) A messenger.
(b) A hypocrite.
(c) A traitor.
(d) A fool.

3. Why does Laurent threaten Thérèse at the end of "Chapter XXII"?
(a) He is angry at Madame Raquin.
(b) He wants Thérèse to kiss him.
(c) He wants to move away to a new apartment.
(d) He wants to stop worrying about Camille.

4. How does Madame Raquin feel when Thérèse confesses to her and asks for forgiveness?
(a) Tortured.
(b) Confused.
(c) Pleased.
(d) Angry.

5. In "Chapter XXVIII", what reminds Thérèse about Camille's drowning?
(a) The water temperature.
(b) A rain storm.
(c) The delivery man.
(d) A newspaper article.

6. Why does Madame Raquin become unable to speak?
(a) She falls into a coma.
(b) She has a stroke.
(c) She loses her voice.
(d) She takes an oath of silence.

7. Who does Laurent write to about his engagement to Thérèse?
(a) The vicar.
(b) Thérèse's family.
(c) His brother.
(d) His father.

8. What do Thérèse and Laurent do at the end of "Chapter XXVIII"?
(a) They kick Madame Raquin out of the room.
(b) They open the shop.
(c) They argue.
(d) They cry.

9. Why does Madame Raquin feel Laurent would be an acceptable husband for Thérèse?
(a) He has never stolen from the store.
(b) She isn't sure he would be a good husband.
(c) He is a like a second son to her.
(d) He is kind to Thérèse.

10. Why is Laurent violent toward Thérèse in "Chapter XXIII"?
(a) He doesn't know how to treat her kindly.
(b) He doesn't realize he is being violent.
(c) He wants to get rid of Camille's spirit.
(d) He is mad at her.

11. How does Thérèse first respond when Laurent says he wants to rent a studio?
(a) She refuses to give him money.
(b) She is confused why he wants a studio.
(c) She is worried the studio will be haunted.
(d) She thinks it is a good idea.

12. What does Laurent begin dreaming of in "Chapter XVII"?
(a) Madame Raquin.
(b) Thérèse.
(c) Fires.
(d) Camille's body.

13. What does Laurent do when Madame Raquin realizes he killed Camille?
(a) He runs out of the room.
(b) He tells her to keep it a secret.
(c) He carries her to bed.
(d) He slaps her.

14. Why does Madame Raquin say she is happy to have given her money away?
(a) Because she no longer feels burdened.
(b) Because she loves Thérèse like a daughter.
(c) Because of the care Thérèse and Laurent give her.
(d) Because she can't think of how to spend it.

15. Who does Madame Raquin consult about Thérèse's depression in "Chapter XIV"?
(a) Michaud.
(b) Laurent.
(c) Grivet.
(d) No one.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Laurent react to Thérèse kissing her aunt's face?

2. What does Laurent dislike about his new clothes in "Chapter XX"?

3. When Laurent gets his studio, how long does he have it before he paints?

4. In "Chapter XXV", what does Laurent's friend say about his paintings?

5. What does Thérèse do when Laurent enters her room after the wedding?

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