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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. In "Chapter VI", why does Laurent start coming to the Raquin apartment nearly every day?

2. How does Laurent feel about being caught for killing Camille?

3. In "Chapter IV", who does Camille invite over?

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

5. In "Chapter V", whose portrait does Laurent offer to paint?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Thérèse's mourning like?

2. How does Laurent stage the boating accident?

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

4. In "Chapter IV", what is the Thursday gathering like at the Raquin apartment?

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Laurent visit the morgue?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

What commentary does the author provide on forgiveness?

Essay Topic 3

How does the author use colors in his descriptive passages? What is important about this use of color?

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