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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 is Laurent able to buy new clothes in "Chapter XX"?
(a) He sells a painting.
(b) He buys them on credit.
(c) He gets a bonus at work.
(d) Madame Raquin gives him money.

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

3. How does Madame Raquin feel when Thérèse confesses to her and asks for forgiveness?
(a) Pleased.
(b) Angry.
(c) Tortured.
(d) Confused.

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

5. Why does Thérèse kiss Laurent in "Chapter XXII"?
(a) Because he orders her to.
(b) Because she wants to love him.
(c) Because she is trying to wake him up.
(d) Because her aunt is watching.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Madame Raquin try to communicate in "Chapter XXVII"?

2. What does Grivet believe after Madame Raquin stops talking?

3. Why does Laurent talk about his old times with Thérèse on their wedding night?

4. Why does Madame Raquin feel Laurent would be an acceptable husband for Thérèse?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does Thérèse feel about the Thursday night gatherings after Camille's death?

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

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

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

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