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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter I", how is Thérèse described in the shop?
(a) Like she doesn't know what she is doing.
(b) Like she is part of it.
(c) Like she owns the place.
(d) Like she is never there.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why does Laurent say he can't live the life of a painter?
(a) He wants money.
(b) He dislikes the smell of paint.
(c) He isn't good enough.
(d) He doesn't have the inspiration.

11. In "Chapter II", what does the narrator say is missing from Thérèse and Camille's relationship?
(a) Passion.
(b) Understanding.
(c) Money.
(d) Family approval.

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

13. Where is the haberdashery shop that Thérèse works at located?
(a) An alley.
(b) Above someone's home.
(c) In a garage.
(d) A busy main street.

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

15. How does Thérèse feel about planning an accident for Camille?
(a) She won't share her opinion.
(b) She thinks it is dangerous.
(c) She thinks it could possibly work.
(d) She thinks it is a good idea.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the Raquin family entertain guests?

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

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

4. In "Chapter IX", how long does Laurent figure he can remain idle?

5. At the end of "Chapter I", what does Thérèse do after leaving the shop?

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