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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters IV - VI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does the Raquin family entertain guests?
(a) Fridays.
(b) Saturdays.
(c) Wednesdays.
(d) Thursdays.

2. What does Laurent say he went to school for?
(a) Business.
(b) Health.
(c) Law.
(d) Art.

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

4. In "Chapter VI", how does the narrator describe Laurent's portrait?
(a) Complicated.
(b) Beautiful.
(c) Terrible.
(d) Depressing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Laurent say he can't live the life of a painter?

2. How long does Madame Raquin own the shop before moving?

3. In "Chapter II", why does the narrator say Thérèse was excited about living in the country?

4. How does Thérèse feel when she is reintroduced to Laurent in "Chapter V"?

5. Why does Madam Raquin help Thérèse run a shop in Paris?

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