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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 XXIII", why does kissing cause pain for Laurent and Thérèse?
(a) They don't want to kiss each other.
(b) They feel Camille's presence more.
(c) Laurent bites Thérèse.
(d) Thérèse has a toothache.

2. In "Chapter XXVII", why do Thérèse and Laurent argue about Madame Raquin attending the Thursday night gathering?
(a) They think the guests are cruel to her.
(b) They think she brings Camille's ghost back.
(c) They fear she will tell their secret.
(d) They think she may be too sick.

3. Why does Laurent threaten Thérèse at the end of "Chapter XXII"?
(a) He wants to move away to a new apartment.
(b) He wants Thérèse to kiss him.
(c) He is angry at Madame Raquin.
(d) He wants to stop worrying about Camille.

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

5. Why does Laurent want to hurt the cat on his wedding night?
(a) Thérèse asks him to.
(b) He is angry at the cat for ruining his night.
(c) He fears the cat will avenge Camille's death.
(d) He has never liked the cat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Thérèse kiss Madame Raquin's face after the first time in "Chapter XXIX"?

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

3. How does Thérèse try to confuse her aunt in "Chapter XXI"?

4. What does Laurent tell Thérèse when she says she is repenting in "Chapter XXX"?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Madame Raquin feel about the care Thérèse and Laurent give her when she is ill?

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

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

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

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

7. What happens when Thérèse sees Laurent's scar?

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

9. How does Thérèse show her remorse in "Chapter XXIX"?

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

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