2. Why does Laurent have a vision of lined up drowned bodies?
(a) Because he walked past the morgue.
(b) Because someone mentioned drowning.
(c) He wasn't sure why.
(d) Because he looked at the river.

3. What does Madame Raquin do when Thérèse and Laurent's engagement becomes official?
(a) She throws a party.
(b) She gives them her money.
(c) She moves out of the shop.
(d) She hugs them both.

4. Why does Thérèse begin acting depressed about Madame Raquin in "Chapter XIV"?
(a) To get her attention.
(b) Because she really is depressed.
(c) Because she wants Laurent to visit.
(d) To stop feeling guilty.

5. How does Madame Raquin describe the marriage between Thérèse and Laurent?
(a) Fear.
(b) Love.
(c) Comfort.
(d) Duty.

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

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

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

9. What does Grivet believe after Madame Raquin stops talking?
(a) That he can read her mind.
(b) That she will start speaking at the end of the month.
(c) That it's the work of a ghost.
(d) That she is faking.

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

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

12. What eases Madame Raquin's worries about her paralysis?
(a) Grivet's help.
(b) Michaud's medical advice.
(c) Thérèse's happiness.
(d) Laurent's jokes.

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

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

15. 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 are afraid to lie down.
(d) They get into deep debates.