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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", what does Thérèse do when she admits Camille has triumphed over her?
(a) She cries.
(b) She shakes her head.
(c) She leaves the room.
(d) She laughs.

2. Why does Laurent force Thérèse's head to his neck in "Chapter XXI"?
(a) To keep her quiet.
(b) To smell him.
(c) To convince her he loves her.
(d) To kiss his wound.

3. How does Madame Raquin try to communicate in "Chapter XXVII"?
(a) She traces words with her finger.
(b) She tries sign language.
(c) She blinks her eyes and nods her head.
(d) She plays a piano.

4. What do Thérèse and Laurent do at the end of "Chapter XXVIII"?
(a) They open the shop.
(b) They cry.
(c) They argue.
(d) They kick Madame Raquin out of the room.

5. Why doesn't Madame Raquin want Thérèse to marry after Camille's death?
(a) She doesn't want Thérèse to move.
(b) She doesn't want to pay for a wedding.
(c) She doesn't want to lose any money.
(d) She doesn't want to let a stranger into her life.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Thérèse begin acting depressed about Madame Raquin in "Chapter XIV"?

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

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

4. In "Chapter XXV", why does Laurent smash a canvas?

5. Why does Laurent stay under the bridge during the storm?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 kiss Madame Raquin in "Chapter XXIX"?

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

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