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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. What does Laurent say he went to school for?

2. What does Camille do most nights after work?

3. In "Chapter III", why does Camille think he will not spend much time at the shop?

4. In "Chapter I", how is Thérèse described in the shop?

5. In "Chapter X", what does Michaud say about many murders?

Short Essay Questions

1. What plan does Laurent come up with the kill Camille?

2. What was Camille's childhood like?

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

4. What happens when Camille's body ends up in the morgue?

5. What happens when Camille leaves to get champagne in "Chapter VI"?

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

7. How do Laurent and Thérèse find time to meet with each other?

8. How does Laurent stage the boating accident?

9. What happens when Laurent begins painting Camille's portrait?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast two settings in "Thérèse Raquin".

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Thérèse and Laurent's nightmares. Include their solutions in this comparison.

Essay Topic 3

What role do the arts play in "Thérèse Raquin"? What message is delivered about the arts?

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