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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 IX", how long does Laurent figure he can remain idle?
(a) Until his father dies.
(b) Until his paintings stop selling.
(c) Until Thérèse stops giving him money.
(d) Until Camille dies.

2. How long does Laurent have his affair with the model?
(a) Several weeks.
(b) Several months.
(c) Just a weekend.
(d) Several days.

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

4. How does Laurent treat Thérèse in front of Camille and his mother?
(a) He is mean to her.
(b) He flirst with her.
(c) He is kind to her.
(d) He ignores her.

5. How does Laurent begin his affair with the model?
(a) He meets her in a park.
(b) He hires her as a maid.
(c) He meets her at a friend's house.
(d) He paints her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Madame Raquin own the shop before moving?

2. How does Thérèse look after mourning for Camille?

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

4. At the end of "Chapter III", how much time does the narrator say has passed since the Raquins obtained the shop in Paris?

5. How long do the Raquins close the shop to mourn Camille?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Thérèse end up with Madame Raquin?

2. In "Chapter IV", what is the Thursday gathering like at the Raquin apartment?

3. What was Camille's childhood like?

4. What happens when Laurent begins painting Camille's portrait?

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

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

7. How did Madame Raquin react when Camille said he wanted to move to the city?

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

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

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

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