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

2. What does Thérèse do after Laurent forces her head to his neck in "Chapter XXI"?
(a) She laughs.
(b) She cries.
(c) She spits.
(d) She runs away.

3. What does Laurent see in Madame Raquin's face when she realizes he killed Camille?
(a) Shock.
(b) Worry.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Confusion.

4. In "Chapter XXIII", what does Thérèse do when she admits Camille has triumphed over her?
(a) She shakes her head.
(b) She leaves the room.
(c) She laughs.
(d) She cries.

5. How does Michaud interact with Madame Raquin after she becomes unable to speak?
(a) He sings to her.
(b) He answers for her.
(c) He ignores her.
(d) He reads to her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why won't Thérèse take down Laurent's portrait of Camille?

2. What does Laurent threaten to do if he doesn't get a studio to paint in?

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

4. What eases Madame Raquin's worries about her paralysis?

5. Who watches the shop after Madame Raquin becomes unable to speak?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are Thérèse and Laurent nervous on their wedding night?

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

3. What does Laurent do when he rents his studio?

4. Why does Thérèse argue against Laurent renting a studio at first?

5. How does Thérèse feel about the Thursday night gatherings after Camille's death?

6. How do Laurent and Thérèse want to end their fear of Camille's ghost?

7. What does Laurent do when Thérèse starts kissing her aunt daily?

8. How does Laurent realize Madame Raquin knows he and Thérèse killed Camille?

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

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

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