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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Madame Raquin become unable to speak?
(a) She loses her voice.
(b) She falls into a coma.
(c) She takes an oath of silence.
(d) She has a stroke.

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

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

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

6. Why do Laurent and Thérèse keep a space between them in "Chapter XXII"?
(a) Because they feel Camille's ghost there.
(b) Because Thérèse fears her aunt will get mad.
(c) Because Thérèse is sick.
(d) Because Laurent is sick.

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

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

9. What does Grivet toast to at Thérèse and Laurent's wedding?
(a) Their children.
(b) Their health.
(c) Their wealth.
(d) Their parents.

10. In "Chapter XXV", what does Laurent's friend say about his paintings?
(a) They are a little clumsy.
(b) They are very mature.
(c) They resemble each other.
(d) They are all so green.

11. In "Chapter XVII", what does Laurent imagine Camille doing to him?
(a) Punishing him.
(b) Shaking his bed.
(c) Slapping him.
(d) Forgiving him.

12. Who does Madame Raquin consult about Thérèse's depression in "Chapter XIV"?
(a) Michaud.
(b) No one.
(c) Laurent.
(d) Grivet.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Laurent describe his scar in "Chapter XVII"?

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

3. In "Chapter XXVII", why do Thérèse and Laurent argue about Madame Raquin attending the Thursday night gathering?

4. Why does Madame Raquin feel Laurent would be an acceptable husband for Thérèse?

5. In "Chapter XVIII", what emotion is said to connect Thérèse and Laurent?

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