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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Laurent weigh the pros and cons of killing Camille?

2. Why does Laurent continue to visit the shop after Camille's death?

3. Why does Laurent say he can't live the life of a painter?

4. Why does Thérèse keep running downstairs in "Chapter IV"?

5. Why does the narrator say Madame Raquin become Thérèse's guardian?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Laurent manage to throw Camille in the water?

2. What does Thérèse feel she proves when Madame Raquin comes into her room in "Chapter VII"?

3. How did Thérèse end up with Madame Raquin?

4. What happens when Thérèse meets the student?

5. In "Chapter X", what crimes are discussed?

6. In "Chapter II", how is Thérèse and Camille's marriage described?

7. What does Laurent do after Camille's death?

8. What does Laurent do at the shop after Camille's death?

9. In "Chapter I", what do the three people in the shop do?

10. How is the shop introduced in "Chapter I"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the way the class system in this novel works as a motivating factor. Why is this? Consider Laurent's desire to live an idle life.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the symbolism of Laurent's painting of Camille.

Essay Topic 3

How is guilt a theme in this novel?

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