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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Thérèse compares Laurent to Camille in "Chapter XXX"?
(a) She can't compare them without crying.
(b) Laurent looks better.
(c) They look about the same.
(d) Camille looks better.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Laurent threaten Thérèse at the end of "Chapter XXII"?

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

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

4. How does the author describe Thérèse and Laurent's wedding ceremony?

5. What eases Madame Raquin's worries about her paralysis?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the cat do on Thérèse and Laurent's wedding night?

2. In "Chapter XVII", what does Laurent decide about Thérèse?

3. How does Madame Raquin feel about the care Thérèse and Laurent give her when she is ill?

4. Why are Thérèse and Laurent nervous on their wedding night?

5. How do Laurent and Thérèse want to end their fear of Camille's ghost?

6. How does Thérèse show her remorse in "Chapter XXIX"?

7. How do Laurent and Thérèse get Madame Raquin to suggest they get married?

8. What happens when Thérèse sees Laurent's scar?

9. How does Thérèse feel about the Thursday night gatherings after Camille's death?

10. What does Laurent do when he rents his studio?

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