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

2. Where does Laurent spend his night in "Chapter XVII"?
(a) A hotel.
(b) His apartment.
(c) The Raquins' shop.
(d) A wine shop.

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

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

5. Who does Madame Raquin consult about Thérèse's depression in "Chapter XIV"?
(a) Michaud.
(b) No one.
(c) Grivet.
(d) Laurent.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Laurent have a vision of lined up drowned bodies?

3. What does Grivet toast to at Thérèse and Laurent's wedding?

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

5. In "Chapter XXVIII", why do Thérèse and Laurent let Madame Raquin listen to their arguments?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are the Thursday night gatherings like after Madame Raquin's stroke?

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

5. What does Madame Raquin do after reading the letter from Laurent's father about his engagement?

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

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

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

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

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

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