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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XIII - XVI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Laurent continue to visit the shop after Camille's death?
(a) To spend money.
(b) To comfort Madame Raquin.
(c) To continue his affair with Thérèse.
(d) To watch Thérèse work.

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

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

4. Why does the narrator say Madame Raquin become Thérèse's guardian?
(a) Thérèse needs a job.
(b) Thérèse becomes to sick to care for herself.
(c) Thérèse runs away from home.
(d) Thérèse's mother dies.

5. What does Thérèse consider instead of marrying Laurent in "Chapter XVI"?
(a) Running away from him.
(b) Marrying the student.
(c) Finding a richer man.
(d) Starting her own shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Laurent fear he may have to go without seeing Thérèse while planning how to kill Camille?

2. In "Chapter XIII", how do Laurent's co-workers view him?

3. At the end of "Chapter III", how much time does the narrator say has passed since the Raquins obtained the shop in Paris?

4. In "Chapter XI", were do Thérèse, Laurent and Camille rest?

5. What makes Laurent decide to visit the morgue just two more times?

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