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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. In Grivet's story in "Chapter X", why does the servant go to jail?
(a) For poisoning his master.
(b) For quitting her job.
(c) For running away.
(d) For stealing silver.

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

7. Why does Thérèse keep running downstairs in "Chapter IV"?
(a) To get more food.
(b) To help customers.
(c) To make sure the shop is locked.
(d) To clean.

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

9. In "Chapter XI", who gets in the boat first?
(a) Thérèse.
(b) Laurent.
(c) The captain.
(d) Camille.

10. What does Camille do most nights after work?
(a) Works in the shop.
(b) Goes to the pub.
(c) Takes a nap.
(d) Reads.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Laurent say he went to school for?

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

3. Where is the haberdashery shop that Thérèse works at located?

4. In "Chapter XI", what does Laurent first think to do to kill Camille?

5. In "Chapter II", why does the narrator say Thérèse was excited about living in the country?

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