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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Madam Raquin help Thérèse run a shop in Paris?
(a) To give Thérèse directions.
(b) To keep busy.
(c) To make sure she doesn't get left behind.
(d) To provide more money for the family.

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

3. How does Thérèse look after mourning for Camille?
(a) Free.
(b) Troubled.
(c) Refreshed.
(d) Older.

4. When does the Raquin family entertain guests?
(a) Wednesdays.
(b) Fridays.
(c) Saturdays.
(d) Thursdays.

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

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

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

8. Where does Laurent weigh the pros and cons of killing Camille?
(a) In his bed.
(b) On the metro.
(c) At work.
(d) In Thérèse's apartment.

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

10. How does Laurent treat Thérèse in front of Camille and his mother?
(a) He flirst with her.
(b) He ignores her.
(c) He is mean to her.
(d) He is kind to her.

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

12. Why does Thérèse agree to throw Camille from a boat?
(a) Because Madame Raquin made her mad that morning.
(b) Because Laurent threatened her.
(c) She doesn't agree to the plan.
(d) Because Camille teased her.

13. 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.

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

15. In "Chapter III", why does Camille think he will not spend much time at the shop?
(a) Because he will sell the shop.
(b) Because he will be traveling.
(c) Because he will buy a new house.
(d) Because he will have a different job.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter II", what does the narrator say is missing from Thérèse and Camille's relationship?

2. In "Chapter I", what does the old woman do in the shop?

3. In "Chapter XI", were do Thérèse, Laurent and Camille rest?

4. In "Chapter V", whose portrait does Laurent offer to paint?

5. How does Laurent describe Camille when he sees him at the morgue?

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