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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter I", what does the man do in the shop?
(a) Carries the boxes.
(b) Sweeps the floor.
(c) Steals hats.
(d) Talks to the ladies.

2. How does the narrator say Madam Raquin worked with Thérèse when buying the shop and apartment?
(a) She used part of Thérèse's dowry.
(b) She asked Thérèse about what type of shop they should buy.
(c) She didn't work with Thérèse.
(d) She let Thérèse choose the neighborhood.

3. Why does Laurent say he lost the financial support of his father?
(a) Because his father lost their money in a bad investment.
(b) Because his father died.
(c) Because he turned 21.
(d) Because he tried to make a living painting.

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) Three years.
(b) One year.
(c) Four years.
(d) Two years.

5. In "Chapter I", what does the old woman do in the shop?
(a) Organizes the ribbons.
(b) Writes.
(c) Tells jokes.
(d) Sleeps.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Laurent initiate the affair with Thérèse?

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

4. What does the narrator say Thérèse does to Camille before they are married?

5. In "Chapter VI", why does Laurent start coming to the Raquin apartment nearly every day?

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