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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. How does Madame Raquin describe the marriage between Thérèse and Laurent?
(a) Fear.
(b) Comfort.
(c) Duty.
(d) Love.

2. Why does Laurent threaten Thérèse at the end of "Chapter XXII"?
(a) He is angry at Madame Raquin.
(b) He wants to move away to a new apartment.
(c) He wants to stop worrying about Camille.
(d) He wants Thérèse to kiss him.

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

4. Why does Thérèse begin begging for forgiveness?
(a) Because it makes her feel better.
(b) Because she believes Camille can hear her.
(c) Because it makes Laurent angry.
(d) Because she wants to make Madame Raquin feel better.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter XXX", what does Madame Raquin do that makes Laurent tell Thérèse to leave her alone?

2. Why won't Thérèse take down Laurent's portrait of Camille?

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

4. In "Chapter XXVIII", what reminds Thérèse about Camille's drowning?

5. Why is Thérèse disgusted with kissing Madame Raquin's face in "Chapter XXIX"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Laurent do when he rents his studio?

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

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

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

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

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

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