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

2. Why does Camille get champagne in "Chapter VI"?
(a) To celebrate his new job.
(b) To celebrate his wedding anniversary.
(c) To celebrate Laurent's painting.
(d) To celebrate his mother's publication.

3. In "Chapter III", why does Camille think he will not spend much time at the shop?
(a) Because he will sell the shop.
(b) Because he will be traveling.
(c) Because he will buy a new house.
(d) Because he will have a different job.

4. At the end of "Chapter III", how much time does the narrator say has passed since the Raquins obtained the shop in Paris?
(a) Four years.
(b) Two years.
(c) Three years.
(d) One year.

5. In "Chapter VI", why does Laurent start coming to the Raquin apartment nearly every day?
(a) To paint a portrait.
(b) To share books.
(c) To help in the shop.
(d) To have tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter IX", what is one pro Laurent thinks of for killing Camille?

2. In "Chapter IX", why does Laurent see less of Thérèse?

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

4. In "Chapter V", whose portrait does Laurent offer to paint?

5. In "Chapter IX", how long does Laurent figure he can remain idle?

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