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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 Madam Raquin help Thérèse run a shop in Paris?
(a) To provide more money for the family.
(b) To give Thérèse directions.
(c) To make sure she doesn't get left behind.
(d) To keep busy.

2. Where does Laurent kiss Thérèse while Camille sleeps in "Chapter XI"?
(a) Her hand.
(b) Her ankle.
(c) Her forehead.
(d) Her lips.

3. In "Chapter II", what does the narrator say Camille dealt with as a child?
(a) Illiteracy.
(b) An absent father.
(c) A drunk mother.
(d) Illnesses.

4. In Grivet's story in "Chapter X", why does the servant go to jail?
(a) For quitting her job.
(b) For running away.
(c) For poisoning his master.
(d) For stealing silver.

5. In "Chapter XI", who gets in the boat first?
(a) Thérèse.
(b) Camille.
(c) The captain.
(d) Laurent.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter I", what does the old woman do in the shop?

2. How does Laurent initiate the affair with Thérèse?

3. When does Thérèse kiss Laurent on Thursday evenings?

4. Why does Thérèse agree to throw Camille from a boat?

5. What does Laurent tell the rescuers Camille was doing before he fell in the water?

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