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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 VII", what does Laurent do when Madame Raquin comes up to Thérèse's room when he is there?

2. Why does Camille get champagne in "Chapter VI"?

3. In "Chapter XVI", how do Thérèse and Laurent find time to meet secretly?

4. What makes Laurent decide to visit the morgue just two more times?

5. How does Laurent start his attack on Camille in "Chapter XI"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What worries Laurent about marrying Thérèse after Camille's death?

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

3. What happens when Thérèse meets the student?

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

5. How did Thérèse end up with Madame Raquin?

6. How do the newspapers report upon Camille's death?

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

8. Why do Thérèse and Laurent consider killing Camille in "Chapter IX"?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What commentary does the author provide on forgiveness?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the role between love and marriage in the society of "Thérèse Raquin".

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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