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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Laurent kiss Thérèse while Camille sleeps in "Chapter XI"?
(a) Her forehead.
(b) Her ankle.
(c) Her lips.
(d) Her hand.

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

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

4. What does Laurent tell the rescuers Camille was doing before he fell in the water?
(a) Jumping.
(b) Fighting.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Dancing.

5. In "Chapter VII", what does Laurent do when Madame Raquin comes up to Thérèse's room when he is there?
(a) He climbs out the window.
(b) He hides.
(c) He greets her kindly.
(d) He pretends to be looking for Camille.

6. When Madame Raquin cries in "Chapter XV", what do her guests recommend?
(a) That she keep crying.
(b) That she leave the room.
(c) That she write a poem.
(d) That she get over her pain.

7. In "Chapter II", what does the narrator say Camille dealt with as a child?
(a) An absent father.
(b) Illnesses.
(c) A drunk mother.
(d) Illiteracy.

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

9. In "Chapter XI", were do Thérèse, Laurent and Camille rest?
(a) In a park.
(b) In a boat.
(c) In a clearning.
(d) In a hotel lobby.

10. In "Chapter VII", how does Laurent find time to meet with Thérèse?
(a) He meets with her early in the morning.
(b) He only sees her on weekends.
(c) He sneaks her out at night.
(d) He takes time off work.

11. What does Laurent say he went to school for?
(a) Business.
(b) Art.
(c) Law.
(d) Health.

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

13. Why does Suzanne go when Madame Raquin learns about Camille's death?
(a) To help clear out his apartment.
(b) To comfort her.
(c) To tell her the news herself.
(d) To stop a fight.

14. Why does Thérèse start reading in "Chapter XVI"?
(a) Because of her aunt.
(b) Because she wants an education.
(c) Because Laurent gives her a book.
(d) Because of her friend.

15. In "Chapter IX", where does Thérèse begin to sleep?
(a) In the shop.
(b) In her husband's bed.
(c) Far away from her husband.
(d) In a hotel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thérèse do when Madame Raquin cries in "Chapter XV"?

2. In "Chapter XVI", how do Thérèse and Laurent find time to meet secretly?

3. How often does Laurent visit the morgue in "Chapter XIII"?

4. What does Thérèse look forward to in "Chapter XVI"?

5. Why does Thérèse agree to throw Camille from a boat?

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