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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Thérèse and Laurent avoid going to bed at night after they are married?
(a) They talk to Madame Raquin.
(b) They do chores.
(c) They read until late.
(d) They invite Grivet over for drinks.

2. Why doesn't Madame Raquin want Thérèse to marry after Camille's death?
(a) She doesn't want to pay for a wedding.
(b) She doesn't want to lose any money.
(c) She doesn't want Thérèse to move.
(d) She doesn't want to let a stranger into her life.

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

4. Why does Madame Raquin say she is happy to have given her money away?
(a) Because of the care Thérèse and Laurent give her.
(b) Because she no longer feels burdened.
(c) Because she can't think of how to spend it.
(d) Because she loves Thérèse like a daughter.

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

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

7. How does Madame Raquin try to communicate in "Chapter XXVII"?
(a) She blinks her eyes and nods her head.
(b) She tries sign language.
(c) She traces words with her finger.
(d) She plays a piano.

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

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

10. What does Laurent tell Thérèse when she says she is repenting in "Chapter XXX"?
(a) A traitor.
(b) A hypocrite.
(c) A messenger.
(d) A fool.

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

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

13. In "Chapter XXVII", why do Thérèse and Laurent argue about Madame Raquin attending the Thursday night gathering?
(a) They fear she will tell their secret.
(b) They think she brings Camille's ghost back.
(c) They think the guests are cruel to her.
(d) They think she may be too sick.

14. How does Thérèse think the Thursday night gatherings will help with Camille's death?
(a) They will validate her marriage.
(b) They will eliminate suspicion.
(c) They will help his mother remember him.
(d) They will help her forget him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Laurent have a vision of lined up drowned bodies?

2. Why does Laurent want to hurt the cat on his wedding night?

3. After painting in the mornings, what does Laurent do in the afternoons in "Chapter XXV"?

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

5. When Laurent gets his studio, how long does he have it before he paints?

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