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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter VII", what does Laurent do when Madame Raquin comes up to Thérèse's room when he is there?
(a) He pretends to be looking for Camille.
(b) He hides.
(c) He climbs out the window.
(d) He greets her kindly.

2. What does Laurent say he went to school for?
(a) Law.
(b) Art.
(c) Business.
(d) Health.

3. In "Chapter X", what does Michaud say about many murders?
(a) They are committed by people the victim knows.
(b) They are actually accidents.
(c) They go unsolved.
(d) They are violent.

4. Where does Laurent kiss Thérèse while Camille sleeps in "Chapter XI"?
(a) Her lips.
(b) Her hand.
(c) Her ankle.
(d) Her forehead.

5. In "Chapter VII", how does Laurent find time to meet with Thérèse?
(a) He only sees her on weekends.
(b) He takes time off work.
(c) He sneaks her out at night.
(d) He meets with her early in the morning.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Thérèse keep running downstairs in "Chapter IV"?

2. In "Chapter IX", why does Laurent see less of Thérèse?

3. In "Chapter I", what does the old woman do in the shop?

4. Where does Laurent weigh the pros and cons of killing Camille?

5. In "Chapter IV", who does Camille invite over?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Laurent visit the morgue?

2. In "Chapter X", what crimes are discussed?

3. What does Laurent do after Camille's death?

4. What happens when Thérèse meets the student?

5. How does Thérèse act during the Thursday gatherings once she starts her affair with Laurent?

6. What was Camille's childhood like?

7. Why doesn't Laurent make his living as a painter?

8. In "Chapter I", what do the three people in the shop do?

9. What plan does Laurent come up with the kill Camille?

10. How is the shop introduced in "Chapter I"?

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