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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What makes Laurent decide to visit the morgue just two more times?
(a) Seeing a body of a man who fell.
(b) The smell.
(c) Fearing he'll seem guilty.
(d) The way the workers look at him.

3. Why doesn't Camille ever have a real education?
(a) He never attends school.
(b) He lives too far from school.
(c) His mother prevents it.
(d) His father makes him work instead.

4. What does Laurent say he went to school for?
(a) Law.
(b) Health.
(c) Art.
(d) Business.

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

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

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

8. 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 quitting her job.
(d) For stealing silver.

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

10. When Madame Raquin cries in "Chapter XV", what do her guests recommend?
(a) That she get over her pain.
(b) That she leave the room.
(c) That she write a poem.
(d) That she keep crying.

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

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

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

14. How long does Madame Raquin own the shop before moving?
(a) 25 years.
(b) 30 years.
(c) 15 years.
(d) 20 years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter IX", where does Thérèse begin to sleep?

2. How does Thérèse look after mourning for Camille?

3. When does Thérèse kiss Laurent on Thursday evenings?

4. Who is Michaud's son?

5. Why does Laurent go to Paris alone after Camille's death?

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