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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. What makes Michaud confident that the Thursday night gatherings will continue?

2. Who does Laurent write to about his engagement to Thérèse?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Laurent begin dreaming about after Camille's death?

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

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

5. Why does Thérèse compare Camille to Laurent in "Chapter XXX"?

6. Why do Laurent and Thérèse take such great care of Madame Raquin when she falls ill?

7. What does Laurent do when Thérèse starts kissing her aunt daily?

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

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

10. What does Madame Raquin do after reading the letter from Laurent's father about his engagement?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the author use internal monologue in this novel?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the symbolism of Laurent's scar.

Essay Topic 3

What role do the arts play in "Thérèse Raquin"? What message is delivered about the arts?

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