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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter XVI", how do Thérèse and Laurent find time to meet secretly?
(a) They meet early in the morning.
(b) They get lunch together.
(c) They wait until night.
(d) They don't meet secretly.

2. Who is Michaud's son?
(a) Oliver.
(b) Laruent.
(c) Grivet.
(d) Sam.

3. How does Laurent start his attack on Camille in "Chapter XI"?
(a) He slaps him.
(b) He tickles him.
(c) He grabs his wrist.
(d) He hits him in the head.

4. In "Chapter XIII", how do Laurent's co-workers view him?
(a) As a fool.
(b) As a hero.
(c) As a wise man.
(d) As something to fear.

5. Why does Laurent say he can't live the life of a painter?
(a) He doesn't have the inspiration.
(b) He wants money.
(c) He dislikes the smell of paint.
(d) He isn't good enough.

6. In "Chapter I", what does the man do in the shop?
(a) Steals hats.
(b) Sweeps the floor.
(c) Carries the boxes.
(d) Talks to the ladies.

7. Why does Madam Raquin help Thérèse run a shop in Paris?
(a) To provide more money for the family.
(b) To keep busy.
(c) To make sure she doesn't get left behind.
(d) To give Thérèse directions.

8. How does Thérèse feel about planning an accident for Camille?
(a) She thinks it is dangerous.
(b) She thinks it could possibly work.
(c) She thinks it is a good idea.
(d) She won't share her opinion.

9. In "Chapter III", why does the narrator say Camille wanted to leave the country?
(a) He had never been to a city.
(b) He wanted to go to school.
(c) He was bored.
(d) He found a new job.

10. What does Thérèse look forward to in "Chapter XVI"?
(a) Stopping her guilty feelings.
(b) Reading a new book.
(c) Marrying Laurent.
(d) Leaving her aunt.

11. In "Chapter VI", why does Laurent start coming to the Raquin apartment nearly every day?
(a) To help in the shop.
(b) To paint a portrait.
(c) To have tea.
(d) To share books.

12. Why does Laurent capsize the boat after throwing Camille in?
(a) Laurent doesn't capsize the boat.
(b) To destroy the evidence.
(c) To make it look like an accident.
(d) To frighten Thérèse.

13. Why does Thérèse agree to throw Camille from a boat?
(a) Because Laurent threatened her.
(b) Because Madame Raquin made her mad that morning.
(c) Because Camille teased her.
(d) She doesn't agree to the plan.

14. In "Chapter XVI", what does Laurent plan to do after marrying Thérèse?
(a) Move.
(b) Have children.
(c) Travel.
(d) Paint.

15. Where does Laurent weigh the pros and cons of killing Camille?
(a) In his bed.
(b) In Thérèse's apartment.
(c) On the metro.
(d) At work.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Laurent say he lost the financial support of his father?

2. How does Thérèse feel when she is reintroduced to Laurent in "Chapter V"?

3. Why does Thérèse go to her aunt in "Chapter XIV"?

4. What does Thérèse do after returning home after Camille's death?

5. How does Madame Raquin know Michaud?

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