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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Laurent able to buy new clothes in "Chapter XX"?
(a) Madame Raquin gives him money.
(b) He sells a painting.
(c) He buys them on credit.
(d) He gets a bonus at work.

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

3. When Laurent gets his studio, how long does he have it before he paints?
(a) Two days.
(b) One day.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) One week.

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

5. Why does Laurent stay under the bridge during the storm?
(a) He was waiting for Thérèse.
(b) Because he was drunk.
(c) Because he was lost.
(d) To avoid going home.

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

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

8. Why does Thérèse begin begging for forgiveness?
(a) Because it makes her feel better.
(b) Because she believes Camille can hear her.
(c) Because she wants to make Madame Raquin feel better.
(d) Because it makes Laurent angry.

9. How does Thérèse try to confuse her aunt in "Chapter XXI"?
(a) She messes up the bed.
(b) She lies about the cat.
(c) She plays loud music.
(d) She makes up a story about Grivet.

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

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

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

13. 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 Laurent teases her about it.
(d) Because she feels guilty.

14. What does Thérèse do when Laurent enters her room after the wedding?
(a) She greets him kindly.
(b) She avoids looking at him.
(c) She laughs.
(d) She starts to cry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why won't Thérèse take down Laurent's portrait of Camille?

2. How does Thérèse think the Thursday night gatherings will help with Camille's death?

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

4. How does the cat scare Laurent and Thérèse on their wedding night?

5. How does the author describe Thérèse and Laurent's wedding ceremony?

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