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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. How does Thérèse feel when she is reintroduced to Laurent in "Chapter V"?
(a) Sad.
(b) Frightened.
(c) Embarrassed.
(d) Excited.

2. In "Chapter I", what does the old woman do in the shop?
(a) Organizes the ribbons.
(b) Writes.
(c) Tells jokes.
(d) Sleeps.

3. What game do the Raquins play in "Chapter IV"?
(a) Dominos.
(b) Billiards.
(c) Charades.
(d) Gin rummy.

4. In "Chapter III", why does Camille think he will not spend much time at the shop?
(a) Because he will buy a new house.
(b) Because he will be traveling.
(c) Because he will sell the shop.
(d) Because he will have a different job.

5. How does Thérèse know Laurent?
(a) From her childhood.
(b) From the shop.
(c) From her aunt's church.
(d) From Camille's work.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Thérèse kiss Laurent on Thursday evenings?

2. How does Thérèse look after mourning for Camille?

3. At the end of "Chapter IX", what does Laurent decide to do about Camille?

4. In Grivet's story in "Chapter X", why does the servant go to jail?

5. Why does Madam Raquin help Thérèse run a shop in Paris?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Laurent and Thérèse find time to meet with each other?

2. What does Laurent do at the shop after Camille's death?

3. How do Thérèse and Laurent feel about killing Camille in "Chapter IX"?

4. What happens when Camille's body ends up in the morgue?

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

6. What is Thérèse's mourning like?

7. How do the newspapers report upon Camille's death?

8. What happens when Camille leaves to get champagne in "Chapter VI"?

9. Why do Thérèse and Laurent consider killing Camille in "Chapter IX"?

10. How did Thérèse end up with Madame Raquin?

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