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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Laurent finally resolve to marry Thérèse?
(a) He believes he won't be afraid with her.
(b) He wants to start painting again.
(c) He knows he loves her.
(d) Camille tells him to in a dream.

2. How does Thérèse first respond when Laurent says he wants to rent a studio?
(a) She thinks it is a good idea.
(b) She is worried the studio will be haunted.
(c) She refuses to give him money.
(d) She is confused why he wants a studio.

3. Why won't Thérèse take down Laurent's portrait of Camille?
(a) She can't reach it.
(b) She is afraid of breaking it.
(c) She likes to look at it.
(d) She is afraid to.

4. In "Chapter XVII", where does Laurent go after work?
(a) To a library.
(b) To the pub.
(c) To see Thérèse.
(d) Home.

5. Why does Laurent shove Thérèse away from him in "Chapter XXIII"?
(a) Because she bites him.
(b) Because she hits him.
(c) Because she insults him.
(d) Because she threatens to run away.

6. What does Laurent do when Madame Raquin realizes he killed Camille?
(a) He runs out of the room.
(b) He tells her to keep it a secret.
(c) He slaps her.
(d) He carries her to bed.

7. What does Laurent tell Thérèse when she says she is repenting in "Chapter XXX"?
(a) A fool.
(b) A hypocrite.
(c) A messenger.
(d) A traitor.

8. In "Chapter XXVII", why do Thérèse and Laurent argue about Madame Raquin attending the Thursday night gathering?
(a) They think she brings Camille's ghost back.
(b) They think the guests are cruel to her.
(c) They fear she will tell their secret.
(d) They think she may be too sick.

9. In "Chapter XXV", what does Laurent's friend say about his paintings?
(a) They are very mature.
(b) They are all so green.
(c) They resemble each other.
(d) They are a little clumsy.

10. How does Laurent describe his scar in "Chapter XVII"?
(a) Healed.
(b) Gold.
(c) Raw.
(d) Bumpy.

11. When Laurent gets his studio, how long does he have it before he paints?
(a) One week.
(b) Two days.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) One day.

12. How does Laurent react to Thérèse kissing her aunt's face?
(a) He says he wants to kiss her as well.
(b) He always leaves the room.
(c) He tells her not to do it.
(d) He laughs at her about it.

13. What does Thérèse do when Laurent enters her room after the wedding?
(a) She starts to cry.
(b) She avoids looking at him.
(c) She laughs.
(d) She greets him kindly.

14. In "Chapter XXX", what does Madame Raquin do that makes Laurent tell Thérèse to leave her alone?
(a) She cries.
(b) She moans.
(c) She waves her hands.
(d) She shuts her eyes.

15. What do Thérèse and Laurent do at the end of "Chapter XXVIII"?
(a) They cry.
(b) They open the shop.
(c) They argue.
(d) They kick Madame Raquin out of the room.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the cat scare Laurent and Thérèse on their wedding night?

2. In "Chapter XVII", what does Laurent imagine Camille doing to him?

3. How does the author describe Thérèse and Laurent's wedding ceremony?

4. After Madame Raquin becomes unable to speak, where does she spend her days?

5. Why does Thérèse kiss Laurent in "Chapter XXII"?

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