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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter XXV", why does Laurent smash a canvas?
(a) Because it looks like Camille.
(b) Because he feels like he lost his talent.
(c) Because he is bored.
(d) Because his friend insulted his work.

2. Why do Laurent and Thérèse spend their first few nights married sitting in chairs?
(a) They don't have a bed.
(b) They love their new chairs.
(c) They get into deep debates.
(d) They are afraid to lie down.

3. Why does Madame Raquin say she is happy to have given her money away?
(a) Because she no longer feels burdened.
(b) Because of the care Thérèse and Laurent give her.
(c) Because she can't think of how to spend it.
(d) Because she loves Thérèse like a daughter.

4. What does Laurent threaten to do if he doesn't get a studio to paint in?
(a) He will leave Thérèse alone with Camille's ghost.
(b) He will tell Madame Raquin about Camille's murder.
(c) He will spend all of their money foolishly.
(d) He will tell the police about Camille's murder.

5. Why does Laurent talk about his old times with Thérèse on their wedding night?
(a) To make Thérèse laugh.
(b) To make himself feel better.
(c) To try to rekindle their love.
(d) To prove that they were right in their plotting.

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

7. Why does Laurent force Thérèse's head to his neck in "Chapter XXI"?
(a) To smell him.
(b) To convince her he loves her.
(c) To kiss his wound.
(d) To keep her quiet.

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

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

10. In "Chapter XXIII", what does Thérèse do when she admits Camille has triumphed over her?
(a) She leaves the room.
(b) She cries.
(c) She laughs.
(d) She shakes her head.

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

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

13. 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 shuts her eyes.
(d) She waves her hands.

14. Why does Thérèse kiss Madame Raquin's face after the first time in "Chapter XXIX"?
(a) Because it calms her down.
(b) Because she thinks her aunt forgives her.
(c) Because she wants Camille to leave her alone.
(d) Because it makes Laurent upset.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How often does Thérèse kiss Madame Raquin in "Chapter XXIX"?

3. Why is Thérèse disgusted with kissing Madame Raquin's face in "Chapter XXIX"?

4. What does Laurent dislike about his new clothes in "Chapter XX"?

5. Why does Laurent have a vision of lined up drowned bodies?

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