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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 worries Laurent when Madame Raquin becomes ill?
(a) Where he will work.
(b) How he will support Thérèse.
(c) What he will do to honor her memory.
(d) How he will be distracted.

2. How does Thérèse first respond when Laurent says he wants to rent a studio?
(a) She refuses to give him money.
(b) She is confused why he wants a studio.
(c) She is worried the studio will be haunted.
(d) She thinks it is a good idea.

3. How does Madame Raquin describe the marriage between Thérèse and Laurent?
(a) Duty.
(b) Love.
(c) Fear.
(d) Comfort.

4. Why does Laurent shove Thérèse away from him in "Chapter XXIII"?
(a) Because she hits him.
(b) Because she insults him.
(c) Because she bites him.
(d) Because she threatens to run away.

5. How often does Thérèse kiss Madame Raquin in "Chapter XXIX"?
(a) Just twice.
(b) Every day.
(c) Every weekend.
(d) On Thursday.

Short Answer Questions

1. After painting in the mornings, what does Laurent do in the afternoons in "Chapter XXV"?

2. After Madame Raquin becomes unable to speak, where does she spend her days?

3. Why does Laurent force Thérèse's head to his neck in "Chapter XXI"?

4. What does Thérèse do after Laurent tells her to leave Madame Raquin alone in "Chapter XXX"?

5. Why do Laurent and Thérèse keep a space between them in "Chapter XXII"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Thérèse compare Camille to Laurent in "Chapter XXX"?

2. Why does Thérèse kiss Madame Raquin in "Chapter XXIX"?

3. How do Laurent and Thérèse react to Madame Raquin's stroke?

4. How does Laurent feel about murdering Camille in "Chapter XXII"?

5. Why can't Madame Raquin tell everyone that she knows Laurent and Thérèse killed Camille?

6. What is Thérèse and Laurent's wedding like?

7. What does Laurent begin dreaming about after Camille's death?

8. How do Laurent and Thérèse get Madame Raquin to suggest they get married?

9. How does Laurent end up officially engaged to Thérèse?

10. How does Madame Raquin feel about Thérèse getting remarried?

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