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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. Why does Thérèse kiss Madame Raquin's face after the first time in "Chapter XXIX"?
(a) Because it calms her down.
(b) Because it makes Laurent upset.
(c) Because she wants Camille to leave her alone.
(d) Because she thinks her aunt forgives her.

2. Why does Laurent finally resolve to marry Thérèse?
(a) He believes he won't be afraid with her.
(b) Camille tells him to in a dream.
(c) He knows he loves her.
(d) He wants to start painting again.

3. How does Laurent feel about walking home in "Chapter XVII"?
(a) He is confused.
(b) He is afraid.
(c) He is excited.
(d) He is worried.

4. What does Laurent begin dreaming of in "Chapter XVII"?
(a) Madame Raquin.
(b) Fires.
(c) Camille's body.
(d) Thérèse.

5. After painting in the mornings, what does Laurent do in the afternoons in "Chapter XXV"?
(a) He takes a nap.
(b) He reads.
(c) He walks around the city.
(d) He shops for supplies.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How do Thérèse and Laurent decide to avoid hallucinating about Camille in the future in "Chapter XXIII"?

3. How does Madame Raquin feel when Thérèse confesses to her and asks for forgiveness?

4. Why does Laurent threaten Thérèse at the end of "Chapter XXII"?

5. In "Chapter XVIII", what emotion is said to connect Thérèse and Laurent?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What makes Thérèse and Laurent decide they can never kiss in "Chapter XXIII"?

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

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

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

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

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