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

2. In "Chapter V", whose portrait does Laurent offer to paint?
(a) Camille.
(b) Grivet.
(c) Madame Raquin.
(d) Thérèse.

3. In "Chapter IX", where does Thérèse begin to sleep?
(a) In the shop.
(b) Far away from her husband.
(c) In a hotel.
(d) In her husband's bed.

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

5. In "Chapter II", why does the narrator say Thérèse was excited about living in the country?
(a) The men.
(b) The work opportunities.
(c) The education.
(d) The freedom.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Thérèse go to her aunt in "Chapter XIV"?

3. In "Chapter VII", what worries Laurent most about Thérèse's involvement in their affair?

4. What does Thérèse consider instead of marrying Laurent in "Chapter XVI"?

5. In "Chapter XIII", how do Laurent's co-workers view him?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was Camille's childhood like?

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

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

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

6. What happens when Thérèse meets the student?

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

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

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

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

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