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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter IX", what do Laurent and Thérèse say would happen if Camille were to have an accident?
(a) They would have more money.
(b) They may be blamed.
(c) Their dreams would come true.
(d) They could tell Madame Raquin about their relationship.

2. How does Madame Raquin know Michaud?
(a) They are cousins.
(b) Her neice married his son.
(c) They used to live in the same house.
(d) Her husband used to work with him.

3. In "Chapter XI", who gets in the boat first?
(a) The captain.
(b) Thérèse.
(c) Laurent.
(d) Camille.

4. When does Laurent know he got away with murder?
(a) He never really believes he got away with murder.
(b) When Thérèse starts feeling better.
(c) After the police interview him.
(d) When he reads about the accident in the paper.

5. Why does Laurent say he can't live the life of a painter?
(a) He dislikes the smell of paint.
(b) He isn't good enough.
(c) He wants money.
(d) He doesn't have the inspiration.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the narrator say Madam Raquin worked with Thérèse when buying the shop and apartment?

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

3. In "Chapter IX", where does Thérèse begin to sleep?

4. In "Chapter VII", what worries Laurent most about Thérèse's involvement in their affair?

5. Why does the narrator say Madame Raquin become Thérèse's guardian?

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