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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Laurent violent toward Thérèse in "Chapter XXIII"?
(a) He is mad at her.
(b) He doesn't know how to treat her kindly.
(c) He doesn't realize he is being violent.
(d) He wants to get rid of Camille's spirit.

2. Why does Laurent have a vision of lined up drowned bodies?
(a) Because he walked past the morgue.
(b) Because someone mentioned drowning.
(c) He wasn't sure why.
(d) Because he looked at the river.

3. How does Thérèse try to confuse her aunt in "Chapter XXI"?
(a) She makes up a story about Grivet.
(b) She plays loud music.
(c) She messes up the bed.
(d) She lies about the cat.

4. In "Chapter II", what does the narrator say is missing from Thérèse and Camille's relationship?
(a) Passion.
(b) Money.
(c) Family approval.
(d) Understanding.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter I", how is Thérèse described in the shop?

2. What does Thérèse consider instead of marrying Laurent in "Chapter XVI"?

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

4. How does Laurent treat Thérèse in front of Camille and his mother?

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

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