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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Laurent fear he may have to go without seeing Thérèse while planning how to kill Camille?
(a) Over a year.
(b) A few months.
(c) A few days.
(d) A few weeks.

2. 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 fears the cat will avenge Camille's death.
(d) He has never liked the cat.

3. How does Laurent describe Camille when he sees him at the morgue?
(a) Invisible.
(b) Hideous.
(c) Gone.
(d) Pained.

4. What eases Madame Raquin's worries about her paralysis?
(a) Thérèse's happiness.
(b) Grivet's help.
(c) Laurent's jokes.
(d) Michaud's medical advice.

5. When does the Raquin family entertain guests?
(a) Saturdays.
(b) Fridays.
(c) Wednesdays.
(d) Thursdays.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Laurent initiate the affair with Thérèse?

2. Why does Laurent threaten Thérèse at the end of "Chapter XXII"?

3. Where does Laurent weigh the pros and cons of killing Camille?

4. Who does Laurent write to about his engagement to Thérèse?

5. Why is Laurent violent toward Thérèse in "Chapter XXIII"?

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