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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters X - XII.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "Chapter VI", why does Laurent start coming to the Raquin apartment nearly every day?
(a) To share books.
(b) To paint a portrait.
(c) To have tea.
(d) To help in the shop.

3. In "Chapter IX", where does Thérèse begin to sleep?
(a) In the shop.
(b) Far away from her husband.
(c) In a hotel.
(d) In her husband's bed.

4. In "Chapter VI", what convinces Laurent he can be Thérèse's lover?
(a) The way Camille treats her.
(b) The way she watches him.
(c) His self confidence in his talent.
(d) His competition with Camille.

5. Why does Suzanne go when Madame Raquin learns about Camille's death?
(a) To help clear out his apartment.
(b) To comfort her.
(c) To tell her the news herself.
(d) To stop a fight.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Thérèse kiss Laurent on Thursday evenings?

2. How does Laurent start his attack on Camille in "Chapter XI"?

3. What does Thérèse do after returning home after Camille's death?

4. When does the Raquin family entertain guests?

5. What does Camille do the Laurent before being thrown in the river?

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