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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Laurent threaten Thérèse at the end of "Chapter XXII"?
(a) He wants Thérèse to kiss him.
(b) He is angry at Madame Raquin.
(c) He wants to stop worrying about Camille.
(d) He wants to move away to a new apartment.

2. In "Chapter XXVIII", why do Thérèse and Laurent let Madame Raquin listen to their arguments?
(a) To cause her pain.
(b) To have her say who is right.
(c) So she can learn the truth.
(d) So they don't hit each other.

3. Why is Thérèse disgusted with kissing Madame Raquin's face in "Chapter XXIX"?
(a) Because she feels guilty.
(b) Because it is cold.
(c) Because Laurent teases her about it.
(d) Because she is old.

4. What happens when Thérèse compares Laurent to Camille in "Chapter XXX"?
(a) Camille looks better.
(b) Laurent looks better.
(c) They look about the same.
(d) She can't compare them without crying.

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

6. How does the narrator describe Thérèse's days after she is married to Laurent?
(a) Calm.
(b) Terrible.
(c) Horrifying.
(d) Busy.

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

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

9. Why does Thérèse kiss Laurent in "Chapter XXII"?
(a) Because he orders her to.
(b) Because her aunt is watching.
(c) Because she wants to love him.
(d) Because she is trying to wake him up.

10. Why does Madame Raquin become unable to speak?
(a) She falls into a coma.
(b) She has a stroke.
(c) She loses her voice.
(d) She takes an oath of silence.

11. How do Thérèse and Laurent avoid going to bed at night after they are married?
(a) They talk to Madame Raquin.
(b) They do chores.
(c) They read until late.
(d) They invite Grivet over for drinks.

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

13. What does Thérèse do after Laurent tells her to leave Madame Raquin alone in "Chapter XXX"?
(a) She hugs Madame Raquin.
(b) She says she loves Camille.
(c) She leaves the room.
(d) She threatens to drown Laurent.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter XVIII", what emotion is said to connect Thérèse and Laurent?

2. Why does Laurent shove Thérèse away from him in "Chapter XXIII"?

3. What makes Michaud confident that the Thursday night gatherings will continue?

4. Why does Madame Raquin say she is happy to have given her money away?

5. Where do Thérèse and Laurent sit and talk the night after their wedding?

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