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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter XXIII", why does kissing cause pain for Laurent and Thérèse?
(a) Thérèse has a toothache.
(b) They don't want to kiss each other.
(c) They feel Camille's presence more.
(d) Laurent bites Thérèse.

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

3. How is Laurent able to buy new clothes in "Chapter XX"?
(a) Madame Raquin gives him money.
(b) He buys them on credit.
(c) He gets a bonus at work.
(d) He sells a painting.

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

5. In "Chapter XXIII", what does Thérèse do when she admits Camille has triumphed over her?
(a) She cries.
(b) She laughs.
(c) She shakes her head.
(d) She leaves the room.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Laurent respond to the stories about crime in "Chapter X"?

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

3. Why does Laurent capsize the boat after throwing Camille in?

4. What does the narrator say Thérèse does to Camille before they are married?

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

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