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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters VII - IX.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At the end of "Chapter I", what does Thérèse do after leaving the shop?
(a) She goes to bed.
(b) She writes in a journal.
(c) She looks out her window.
(d) She goes for a walk.

3. Why does Thérèse write a letter to Laurent in "Chapter IX"?
(a) To threaten to leave him.
(b) To tell him to stay home.
(c) To reveal her true feelings.
(d) To wish him well.

4. How does Laurent treat Thérèse in front of Camille and his mother?
(a) He flirst with her.
(b) He ignores her.
(c) He is mean to her.
(d) He is kind to her.

5. In "Chapter VII", what worries Laurent most about Thérèse's involvement in their affair?
(a) She doesn't seem to worry about being caught.
(b) She seems reluctant to take part in the affair.
(c) She talks about it too much.
(d) She starts to lose interest in him.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Thérèse kiss Laurent on Thursday evenings?

2. Where is the haberdashery shop that Thérèse works at located?

3. What does Camille do most nights after work?

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

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

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