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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XXIX - XXX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Laurent finally resolve to marry Thérèse?
(a) He wants to start painting again.
(b) He believes he won't be afraid with her.
(c) Camille tells him to in a dream.
(d) He knows he loves her.

2. Why does Laurent want to hurt the cat on his wedding night?
(a) He has never liked the cat.
(b) He is angry at the cat for ruining his night.
(c) He fears the cat will avenge Camille's death.
(d) Thérèse asks him to.

3. In "Chapter I", how is Thérèse described in the shop?
(a) Like she doesn't know what she is doing.
(b) Like she is never there.
(c) Like she owns the place.
(d) Like she is part of it.

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

5. What does Thérèse do after Laurent tells her to leave Madame Raquin alone in "Chapter XXX"?
(a) She says she loves Camille.
(b) She threatens to drown Laurent.
(c) She leaves the room.
(d) She hugs Madame Raquin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Laurent say he lost the financial support of his father?

2. How does the author describe Thérèse and Laurent's wedding ceremony?

3. Why doesn't Madame Raquin want Thérèse to marry after Camille's death?

4. In "Chapter VIII", how does Laurent describe his affair with Thérèse?

5. In Grivet's story in "Chapter X", why does the servant go to jail?

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