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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XXIII - XXV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Laurent initiate the affair with Thérèse?
(a) He lets her initiate it.
(b) He forces himself on her.
(c) He writes her a letter.
(d) He kisses her cheek.

2. Why doesn't Madame Raquin want Thérèse to marry after Camille's death?
(a) She doesn't want to lose any money.
(b) She doesn't want to let a stranger into her life.
(c) She doesn't want Thérèse to move.
(d) She doesn't want to pay for a wedding.

3. How does the author describe Thérèse and Laurent's wedding ceremony?
(a) Empty.
(b) Serious.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Entertaining.

4. Why does Laurent want to hurt the cat on his wedding night?
(a) Thérèse asks him to.
(b) He is angry at the cat for ruining his night.
(c) He has never liked the cat.
(d) He fears the cat will avenge Camille's death.

5. Why does Laurent finally resolve to marry Thérèse?
(a) He knows he loves her.
(b) Camille tells him to in a dream.
(c) He wants to start painting again.
(d) He believes he won't be afraid with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter XVI", how do Thérèse and Laurent find time to meet secretly?

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

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

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

5. In "Chapter XVIII", what emotion is said to connect Thérèse and Laurent?

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