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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Thérèse finally finds interest in the outside world after Camille's death?
(a) She meets a young student.
(b) She tries new foods.
(c) She finds a new job.
(d) She decides to travel.

2. Why does the narrator say Madame Raquin become Thérèse's guardian?
(a) Thérèse becomes to sick to care for herself.
(b) Thérèse needs a job.
(c) Thérèse's mother dies.
(d) Thérèse runs away from home.

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

4. Why does Thérèse write a letter to Laurent in "Chapter IX"?
(a) To reveal her true feelings.
(b) To wish him well.
(c) To threaten to leave him.
(d) To tell him to stay home.

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

6. How long do the Raquins close the shop to mourn Camille?
(a) Three days.
(b) One day.
(c) A week.
(d) Three weeks.

7. 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.

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

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

10. In "Chapter VII", what worries Laurent most about Thérèse's involvement in their affair?
(a) She seems reluctant to take part in the affair.
(b) She starts to lose interest in him.
(c) She talks about it too much.
(d) She doesn't seem to worry about being caught.

11. In "Chapter XI", what does Laurent first think to do to kill Camille?
(a) Strangle him.
(b) Poison him.
(c) Drown him.
(d) Hit him in the head.

12. How does Laurent describe Camille when he sees him at the morgue?
(a) Invisible.
(b) Pained.
(c) Gone.
(d) Hideous.

13. Where do the rescuers take Laurent and Thérèse after their boat accident?
(a) To a hotel.
(b) To a restuarant.
(c) Home.
(d) To the police.

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

15. When does Laurent know he got away with murder?
(a) After the police interview him.
(b) He never really believes he got away with murder.
(c) When he reads about the accident in the paper.
(d) When Thérèse starts feeling better.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Laurent whisper to Thérèse when he takes her home in "Chapter XII"?

2. How does Thérèse look after mourning for Camille?

3. In "Chapter I", how is Thérèse described in the shop?

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

5. In "Chapter IX", what do Laurent and Thérèse say would happen if Camille were to have an accident?

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