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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Thérèse do after Laurent forces her head to his neck in "Chapter XXI"?
(a) She cries.
(b) She laughs.
(c) She spits.
(d) She runs away.

6. Why does Madame Raquin feel Laurent would be an acceptable husband for Thérèse?
(a) He is a like a second son to her.
(b) He has never stolen from the store.
(c) She isn't sure he would be a good husband.
(d) He is kind to Thérèse.

7. Where do Thérèse and Laurent sit and talk the night after their wedding?
(a) In front of the fire.
(b) On the bed.
(c) On a porch.
(d) In the hotel restaurant.

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

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

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

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

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

13. Where does Laurent spend his night in "Chapter XVII"?
(a) The Raquins' shop.
(b) His apartment.
(c) A hotel.
(d) A wine shop.

14. What worries Laurent when Madame Raquin becomes ill?
(a) What he will do to honor her memory.
(b) How he will be distracted.
(c) How he will support Thérèse.
(d) Where he will work.

15. How do Thérèse and Laurent decide to avoid hallucinating about Camille in the future in "Chapter XXIII"?
(a) They will never kiss again.
(b) They will destroy Camille's portrait.
(c) They don't know how to avoid it.
(d) They will never speak of Camille again.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why doesn't Madame Raquin want Thérèse to marry after Camille's death?

3. In "Chapter XXVIII", what reminds Thérèse about Camille's drowning?

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

5. Why does Thérèse kiss Madame Raquin's face after the first time in "Chapter XXIX"?

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