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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 finds a new job.
(b) She meets a young student.
(c) She decides to travel.
(d) She tries new foods.

2. Why does Camille get champagne in "Chapter VI"?
(a) To celebrate his new job.
(b) To celebrate his wedding anniversary.
(c) To celebrate Laurent's painting.
(d) To celebrate his mother's publication.

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

4. In "Chapter IX", what is one pro Laurent thinks of for killing Camille?
(a) The money.
(b) He could prove his power.
(c) He could marry Thérèse.
(d) The fame.

5. In "Chapter X", what does Michaud say about many murders?
(a) They are committed by people the victim knows.
(b) They are actually accidents.
(c) They go unsolved.
(d) They are violent.

6. What does Thérèse look forward to in "Chapter XVI"?
(a) Leaving her aunt.
(b) Stopping her guilty feelings.
(c) Marrying Laurent.
(d) Reading a new book.

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

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

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

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

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

12. Why does Laurent capsize the boat after throwing Camille in?
(a) To frighten Thérèse.
(b) To make it look like an accident.
(c) Laurent doesn't capsize the boat.
(d) To destroy the evidence.

13. At the end of "Chapter III", how much time does the narrator say has passed since the Raquins obtained the shop in Paris?
(a) Two years.
(b) One year.
(c) Three years.
(d) Four years.

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

15. How does Laurent respond to the stories about crime in "Chapter X"?
(a) He says they are clever.
(b) He stays quiet.
(c) He laughs.
(d) He tells his own story.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Chapter XIII", how do Laurent's co-workers view him?

3. In "Chapter VI", what convinces Laurent he can be Thérèse's lover?

4. How long does Madame Raquin own the shop before moving?

5. When Madame Raquin cries in "Chapter XV", what do her guests recommend?

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