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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the cat scare Laurent and Thérèse on their wedding night?
(a) He meows loudly.
(b) He scratches.
(c) He jumps on them.
(d) He runs away.

2. What makes Michaud confident that the Thursday night gatherings will continue?
(a) Madame Raquin starts attending them again.
(b) Thérèse's wedding.
(c) Grivet promises to keep them going.
(d) Laurent avoiding the shop.

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why does Laurent finally resolve to marry Thérèse?
(a) Camille tells him to in a dream.
(b) He knows he loves her.
(c) He believes he won't be afraid with her.
(d) He wants to start painting again.

9. Who does Laurent write to about his engagement to Thérèse?
(a) His father.
(b) The vicar.
(c) Thérèse's family.
(d) His brother.

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

11. What does Thérèse see in her aunt when she kisses her in "Chapter XXIX"?
(a) Forgiveness.
(b) Pity.
(c) Love.
(d) Hatred.

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

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

14. After Madame Raquin becomes unable to speak, where does she spend her days?
(a) In her apartment.
(b) In the shop.
(c) In the living room.
(d) In the dining room.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Laurent react to Thérèse kissing her aunt's face?

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

3. What does Laurent tell Thérèse when she says she is repenting in "Chapter XXX"?

4. How do Thérèse and Laurent avoid going to bed at night after they are married?

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

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