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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter I", how is Thérèse described in the shop?
(a) Like she is part of it.
(b) Like she doesn't know what she is doing.
(c) Like she owns the place.
(d) Like she is never there.

2. In "Chapter IV", who does Camille invite over?
(a) His boss.
(b) His neighbor.
(c) His lawyer.
(d) His co-worker.

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

4. What does Thérèse do after returning home after Camille's death?
(a) She works all day.
(b) She says she wants to move.
(c) She pretends to be sick.
(d) She starts painting.

5. Why does Thérèse go to her aunt in "Chapter XIV"?
(a) To reopen the shop.
(b) To beg for forgiveness.
(c) To cry.
(d) To ask to leave.

6. When does Thérèse kiss Laurent on Thursday evenings?
(a) She doesn't kiss him on Thursdays.
(b) When everyone's backs are turned.
(c) When he goes to leave.
(d) When she pretends to help in the shop.

7. In "Chapter V", whose portrait does Laurent offer to paint?
(a) Thérèse.
(b) Camille.
(c) Grivet.
(d) Madame Raquin.

8. How does Thérèse look after mourning for Camille?
(a) Troubled.
(b) Free.
(c) Refreshed.
(d) Older.

9. How does Thérèse know Laurent?
(a) From the shop.
(b) From her childhood.
(c) From Camille's work.
(d) From her aunt's church.

10. What does the narrator say Thérèse does to Camille before they are married?
(a) She borrows money from him.
(b) She kisses him.
(c) She tries to run away from him.
(d) She beats him.

11. In "Chapter II", why does the narrator say Thérèse was excited about living in the country?
(a) The men.
(b) The freedom.
(c) The work opportunities.
(d) The education.

12. How does Thérèse feel about lying to Camille and Madame Raquin about her relationship with Laurent?
(a) She feels guilty.
(b) She enjoys it.
(c) She feels confused.
(d) She doesn't think about it.

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

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

15. 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 give Thérèse directions.
(d) To make sure she doesn't get left behind.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of "Chapter III", how much time does the narrator say has passed since the Raquins obtained the shop in Paris?

2. In "Chapter III", why does Camille think he will not spend much time at the shop?

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

4. Who did Michaud used to work for?

5. How does Madame Raquin know Michaud?

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