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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XXVI - XXVIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Laurent and Thérèse want Madame Raquin to suggest the get married?
(a) To have her blessing.
(b) So they can wait longer before getting married.
(c) So they won't have to decide themselves.
(d) To avoid looking guilty.

2. What does Madame Raquin do when Thérèse and Laurent's engagement becomes official?
(a) She hugs them both.
(b) She throws a party.
(c) She gives them her money.
(d) She moves out of the shop.

3. In "Chapter IX", why does Laurent see less of Thérèse?
(a) He goes out of town.
(b) He meets another woman.
(c) He has to work.
(d) He becomes sick.

4. How does Laurent feel about being caught for killing Camille?
(a) He thinks of who could help protect him.
(b) He vows to not get caught.
(c) He is very worried about it.
(d) He figures he can pay his way out of jail.

5. How long does Laurent fear he may have to go without seeing Thérèse while planning how to kill Camille?
(a) A few weeks.
(b) A few days.
(c) Over a year.
(d) A few months.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Madame Raquin feel Laurent would be an acceptable husband for Thérèse?

2. In "Chapter VII", how does Laurent find time to meet with Thérèse?

3. At the end of "Chapter IX", what does Laurent decide to do about Camille?

4. How does Madame Raquin try to communicate in "Chapter XXVII"?

5. Why does Madame Raquin become unable to speak?

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