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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. What does Laurent whisper to Thérèse when he takes her home in "Chapter XII"?
(a) It's fine.
(b) Remember this.
(c) You win.
(d) Be strong.

2. Why does Laurent capsize the boat after throwing Camille in?
(a) To make it look like an accident.
(b) To destroy the evidence.
(c) To frighten Thérèse.
(d) Laurent doesn't capsize the boat.

3. 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 climbs out the window.
(c) He greets her kindly.
(d) He hides.

4. Why does Thérèse agree to throw Camille from a boat?
(a) Because Laurent threatened her.
(b) She doesn't agree to the plan.
(c) Because Camille teased her.
(d) Because Madame Raquin made her mad that morning.

5. How often does Laurent visit the morgue in "Chapter XIII"?
(a) A few times a week.
(b) Only once.
(c) Once a week.
(d) Every day.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Thérèse feel about planning an accident for Camille?

2. How long does Laurent fear he may have to go without seeing Thérèse while planning how to kill Camille?

3. In "Chapter VI", why does Laurent start coming to the Raquin apartment nearly every day?

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

5. How does Laurent treat Thérèse in front of Camille and his mother?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Laurent visit the morgue?

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

4. How does Laurent manage to throw Camille in the water?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What happens when Thérèse meets the student?

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