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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 do chores.
(b) They read until late.
(c) They talk to Madame Raquin.
(d) They invite Grivet over for drinks.

2. Why does Laurent threaten Thérèse at the end of "Chapter XXII"?
(a) He wants Thérèse to kiss him.
(b) He is angry at Madame Raquin.
(c) He wants to stop worrying about Camille.
(d) He wants to move away to a new apartment.

3. How often does Thérèse kiss Madame Raquin in "Chapter XXIX"?
(a) Every weekend.
(b) On Thursday.
(c) Every day.
(d) Just twice.

4. In "Chapter XXX", how does Thérèse describe herself to Laurent?
(a) As being lonely.
(b) As being more peaceful.
(c) As being less happy.
(d) As being guilty.

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

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

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

8. What does Laurent dislike about his new clothes in "Chapter XX"?
(a) They don't fit him right.
(b) They bother his wound.
(c) They cost too much money.
(d) Thérèse makes fun of them.

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

10. What does Laurent begin dreaming of in "Chapter XVII"?
(a) Fires.
(b) Thérèse.
(c) Camille's body.
(d) Madame Raquin.

11. 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.

12. How does Michaud interact with Madame Raquin after she becomes unable to speak?
(a) He reads to her.
(b) He ignores her.
(c) He sings to her.
(d) He answers for her.

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

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

15. 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 loves Thérèse like a daughter.
(d) Because she can't think of how to spend it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Madame Raquin become unable to speak?

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

4. What does Thérèse do when Laurent enters her room after the wedding?

5. What does Thérèse see in her aunt when she kisses her in "Chapter XXIX"?

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