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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters X - XII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Thérèse keep running downstairs in "Chapter IV"?
(a) To get more food.
(b) To clean.
(c) To make sure the shop is locked.
(d) To help customers.

2. Why doesn't Camille ever have a real education?
(a) His father makes him work instead.
(b) His mother prevents it.
(c) He never attends school.
(d) He lives too far from school.

3. Why does Thérèse agree to throw Camille from a boat?
(a) Because Laurent threatened her.
(b) Because Camille teased her.
(c) Because Madame Raquin made her mad that morning.
(d) She doesn't agree to the plan.

4. In "Chapter II", why does the narrator say Thérèse was excited about living in the country?
(a) The education.
(b) The freedom.
(c) The men.
(d) The work opportunities.

5. In "Chapter V", whose portrait does Laurent offer to paint?
(a) Madame Raquin.
(b) Grivet.
(c) Thérèse.
(d) Camille.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Laurent capsize the boat after throwing Camille in?

2. Why does Thérèse write a letter to Laurent in "Chapter IX"?

3. How does Laurent respond to the stories about crime in "Chapter X"?

4. How does Madame Raquin know Michaud?

5. In "Chapter VI", how does the narrator describe Laurent's portrait?

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