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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 tell Thérèse when she says she is repenting in "Chapter XXX"?
(a) A messenger.
(b) A fool.
(c) A hypocrite.
(d) A traitor.

2. Why does Thérèse begin acting depressed about Madame Raquin in "Chapter XIV"?
(a) Because she really is depressed.
(b) To stop feeling guilty.
(c) To get her attention.
(d) Because she wants Laurent to visit.

3. What does Thérèse do after Laurent tells her to leave Madame Raquin alone in "Chapter XXX"?
(a) She leaves the room.
(b) She threatens to drown Laurent.
(c) She hugs Madame Raquin.
(d) She says she loves Camille.

4. What does Grivet toast to at Thérèse and Laurent's wedding?
(a) Their parents.
(b) Their children.
(c) Their health.
(d) Their wealth.

5. Where do Thérèse and Laurent sit and talk the night after their wedding?
(a) In the hotel restaurant.
(b) In front of the fire.
(c) On a porch.
(d) On the bed.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Michaud interact with Madame Raquin after she becomes unable to speak?

3. Why do Laurent and Thérèse become terrified on their wedding night?

4. How does the author describe Thérèse and Laurent's wedding ceremony?

5. How does the narrator describe Thérèse's days after she is married to Laurent?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Chapter XVII", what does Laurent decide about Thérèse?

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

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

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

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

6. Why do Laurent and Thérèse take such great care of Madame Raquin when she falls ill?

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

8. What does the cat do on Thérèse and Laurent's wedding night?

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

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

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