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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XXVI - XXVIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the haberdashery shop that Thérèse works at located?
(a) A busy main street.
(b) An alley.
(c) In a garage.
(d) Above someone's home.

2. Why do Laurent and Thérèse become terrified on their wedding night?
(a) They fear Camille's ghost.
(b) They think someone is watching them.
(c) They don't want to be with each other.
(d) They realize they are guilty.

3. What does Grivet believe after Madame Raquin stops talking?
(a) That it's the work of a ghost.
(b) That she is faking.
(c) That he can read her mind.
(d) That she will start speaking at the end of the month.

4. Why does Laurent threaten Thérèse at the end of "Chapter XXII"?
(a) He is angry at Madame Raquin.
(b) He wants Thérèse to kiss him.
(c) He wants to stop worrying about Camille.
(d) He wants to move away to a new apartment.

5. What does Thérèse do when Madame Raquin cries in "Chapter XV"?
(a) She leaves the room.
(b) She sits quietly.
(c) She cries also.
(d) She tries to confess.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter V", whose portrait does Laurent offer to paint?

2. In "Chapter XXVIII", what reminds Thérèse about Camille's drowning?

3. What eases Madame Raquin's worries about her paralysis?

4. How long do the Raquins close the shop to mourn Camille?

5. Why does Laurent shove Thérèse away from him in "Chapter XXIII"?

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