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

2. What does Laurent do when Madame Raquin realizes he killed Camille?
(a) He slaps her.
(b) He tells her to keep it a secret.
(c) He runs out of the room.
(d) He carries her to bed.

3. How does Laurent react to Thérèse kissing her aunt's face?
(a) He always leaves the room.
(b) He laughs at her about it.
(c) He says he wants to kiss her as well.
(d) He tells her not to do it.

4. What eases Madame Raquin's worries about her paralysis?
(a) Laurent's jokes.
(b) Thérèse's happiness.
(c) Grivet's help.
(d) Michaud's medical advice.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter XXIII", why does kissing cause pain for Laurent and Thérèse?

2. Why does Thérèse kiss Laurent in "Chapter XXII"?

3. In "Chapter XXX", how does Thérèse describe herself to Laurent?

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

5. What makes Michaud confident that the Thursday night gatherings will continue?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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