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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 Thérèse try to confuse her aunt in "Chapter XXI"?
(a) She lies about the cat.
(b) She makes up a story about Grivet.
(c) She plays loud music.
(d) She messes up the bed.

2. Why do Laurent and Thérèse become terrified on their wedding night?
(a) They think someone is watching them.
(b) They don't want to be with each other.
(c) They realize they are guilty.
(d) They fear Camille's ghost.

3. What does Laurent dislike about his new clothes in "Chapter XX"?
(a) They cost too much money.
(b) Thérèse makes fun of them.
(c) They bother his wound.
(d) They don't fit him right.

4. What does Madame Raquin do when Thérèse and Laurent's engagement becomes official?
(a) She throws a party.
(b) She moves out of the shop.
(c) She gives them her money.
(d) She hugs them both.

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 lose any money.
(c) She doesn't want to let a stranger into her life.
(d) She doesn't want to pay for a wedding.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Laurent gets his studio, how long does he have it before he paints?

2. Who does Laurent write to about his engagement to Thérèse?

3. How does the author describe Thérèse and Laurent's wedding ceremony?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why does Thérèse compare Camille to Laurent in "Chapter XXX"?

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

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

9. Why does Thérèse kiss Madame Raquin in "Chapter XXIX"?

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

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