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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter XVIII", what emotion is said to connect Thérèse and Laurent?
(a) Love.
(b) Fear.
(c) Passion.
(d) Hate.

2. Who watches the shop after Madame Raquin becomes unable to speak?
(a) Laurent.
(b) Michaud.
(c) Thérèse.
(d) Madame Raquin.

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

4. How does Laurent feel about walking home in "Chapter XVII"?
(a) He is excited.
(b) He is confused.
(c) He is worried.
(d) He is afraid.

5. Why doesn't Madame Raquin want Thérèse to marry after Camille's death?
(a) She doesn't want to let a stranger into her life.
(b) She doesn't want Thérèse to move.
(c) She doesn't want to pay for a wedding.
(d) She doesn't want to lose any money.

6. Why does Laurent want to hurt the cat on his wedding night?
(a) He has never liked the cat.
(b) He is angry at the cat for ruining his night.
(c) Thérèse asks him to.
(d) He fears the cat will avenge Camille's death.

7. In "Chapter XXVIII", what reminds Thérèse about Camille's drowning?
(a) A rain storm.
(b) The delivery man.
(c) A newspaper article.
(d) The water temperature.

8. In "Chapter XVII", what does Laurent imagine Camille doing to him?
(a) Punishing him.
(b) Forgiving him.
(c) Shaking his bed.
(d) Slapping him.

9. How does Madame Raquin feel when Thérèse confesses to her and asks for forgiveness?
(a) Pleased.
(b) Tortured.
(c) Angry.
(d) Confused.

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

11. Who does Madame Raquin consult about Thérèse's depression in "Chapter XIV"?
(a) Grivet.
(b) No one.
(c) Laurent.
(d) Michaud.

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

13. How does Madame Raquin try to communicate in "Chapter XXVII"?
(a) She traces words with her finger.
(b) She tries sign language.
(c) She blinks her eyes and nods her head.
(d) She plays a piano.

14. Why is Laurent violent toward Thérèse in "Chapter XXIII"?
(a) He doesn't realize he is being violent.
(b) He is mad at her.
(c) He wants to get rid of Camille's spirit.
(d) He doesn't know how to treat her kindly.

15. How does the author describe Thérèse and Laurent's wedding ceremony?
(a) Serious.
(b) Entertaining.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Empty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Laurent and Thérèse become terrified on their wedding night?

2. What does Laurent begin dreaming of in "Chapter XVII"?

3. How does Thérèse try to confuse her aunt in "Chapter XXI"?

4. Why does Madame Raquin feel Laurent would be an acceptable husband for Thérèse?

5. What does Thérèse do after Laurent tells her to leave Madame Raquin alone in "Chapter XXX"?

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