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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter XXIII", why does kissing cause pain for Laurent and Thérèse?

2. In "Chapter XVIII", what emotion is said to connect Thérèse and Laurent?

3. What does Laurent see in Madame Raquin's face when she realizes he killed Camille?

4. Why does Madame Raquin say she is happy to have given her money away?

5. Why does Laurent talk about his old times with Thérèse on their wedding night?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Thérèse argue against Laurent renting a studio at first?

4. How does Laurent feel about murdering Camille in "Chapter XXII"?

5. How does Laurent end up officially engaged to Thérèse?

6. How do Laurent and Thérèse react to Madame Raquin's stroke?

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

8. Why does Thérèse kiss Madame Raquin in "Chapter XXIX"?

9. What is Thérèse and Laurent's wedding like?

10. How does Madame Raquin feel about Thérèse getting remarried?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is guilt a theme in this novel?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Thérèse and Laurent's nightmares. Include their solutions in this comparison.

Essay Topic 3

How does the author use internal monologue in this novel?

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