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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "Chapter VI", why does Laurent start coming to the Raquin apartment nearly every day?
(a) To share books.
(b) To help in the shop.
(c) To have tea.
(d) To paint a portrait.

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

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

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

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

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

8. What does Laurent whisper to Thérèse when he takes her home in "Chapter XII"?
(a) You win.
(b) Remember this.
(c) It's fine.
(d) Be strong.

9. What does Camille do the Laurent before being thrown in the river?
(a) He begs him to stop.
(b) He kicks Laurent's stomach.
(c) He slaps Laurent in the face.
(d) He bites Laurent's neck.

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

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

12. 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.

13. Why does Laurent go to Paris alone after Camille's death?
(a) To tell Madame Raquin.
(b) To find a job.
(c) To steal Thérèse's belongings.
(d) To go into hiding.

14. At the end of "Chapter I", what does Thérèse do after leaving the shop?
(a) She goes for a walk.
(b) She writes in a journal.
(c) She looks out her window.
(d) She goes to bed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Laurent know he got away with murder?

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

3. How long does Laurent fear he may have to go without seeing Thérèse while planning how to kill Camille?

4. What does Thérèse consider instead of marrying Laurent in "Chapter XVI"?

5. Who is Michaud's son?

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