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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. In "Chapter IX", how long does Laurent figure he can remain idle?
(a) Until his father dies.
(b) Until his paintings stop selling.
(c) Until Thérèse stops giving him money.
(d) Until Camille dies.

6. How does Laurent feel about being caught for killing Camille?
(a) He thinks of who could help protect him.
(b) He vows to not get caught.
(c) He is very worried about it.
(d) He figures he can pay his way out of jail.

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

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

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

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

11. How often does Laurent visit the morgue in "Chapter XIII"?
(a) Every day.
(b) Only once.
(c) Once a week.
(d) A few times a week.

12. How does Madame Raquin know Michaud?
(a) They are cousins.
(b) They used to live in the same house.
(c) Her neice married his son.
(d) Her husband used to work with him.

13. In "Chapter I", what does the old woman do in the shop?
(a) Tells jokes.
(b) Sleeps.
(c) Writes.
(d) Organizes the ribbons.

14. What does Thérèse consider instead of marrying Laurent in "Chapter XVI"?
(a) Starting her own shop.
(b) Marrying the student.
(c) Running away from him.
(d) Finding a richer man.

15. How long does Madame Raquin own the shop before moving?
(a) 15 years.
(b) 25 years.
(c) 30 years.
(d) 20 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Laurent kiss Thérèse while Camille sleeps in "Chapter XI"?

2. Why does Madam Raquin help Thérèse run a shop in Paris?

3. In "Chapter V", whose portrait does Laurent offer to paint?

4. Why does Thérèse write a letter to Laurent in "Chapter IX"?

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

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