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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does the author describe Thérèse and Laurent's wedding ceremony?
(a) Serious.
(b) Beautiful.
(c) Entertaining.
(d) Empty.

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

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

6. Why do Laurent and Thérèse become terrified on their wedding night?
(a) They don't want to be with each other.
(b) They fear Camille's ghost.
(c) They realize they are guilty.
(d) They think someone is watching them.

7. What worries Laurent when Madame Raquin becomes ill?
(a) What he will do to honor her memory.
(b) How he will be distracted.
(c) How he will support Thérèse.
(d) Where he will work.

8. How does the cat scare Laurent and Thérèse on their wedding night?
(a) He runs away.
(b) He jumps on them.
(c) He meows loudly.
(d) He scratches.

9. Why won't Thérèse take down Laurent's portrait of Camille?
(a) She is afraid of breaking it.
(b) She is afraid to.
(c) She can't reach it.
(d) She likes to look at it.

10. What does Thérèse do after Laurent forces her head to his neck in "Chapter XXI"?
(a) She runs away.
(b) She spits.
(c) She laughs.
(d) She cries.

11. In "Chapter XVII", where does Laurent go after work?
(a) To a library.
(b) To see Thérèse.
(c) Home.
(d) To the pub.

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

13. After painting in the mornings, what does Laurent do in the afternoons in "Chapter XXV"?
(a) He shops for supplies.
(b) He takes a nap.
(c) He walks around the city.
(d) He reads.

14. Why does Thérèse kiss Madame Raquin's face after the first time in "Chapter XXIX"?
(a) Because it calms her down.
(b) Because she wants Camille to leave her alone.
(c) Because it makes Laurent upset.
(d) Because she thinks her aunt forgives her.

15. How does the narrator describe Thérèse's days after she is married to Laurent?
(a) Terrible.
(b) Horrifying.
(c) Busy.
(d) Calm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Laurent do when Madame Raquin realizes he killed Camille?

2. Who watches the shop after Madame Raquin becomes unable to speak?

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

4. In "Chapter XVII", what does Laurent imagine Camille doing to him?

5. How often does Thérèse kiss Madame Raquin in "Chapter XXIX"?

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