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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", what convinces Laurent he can be Thérèse's lover?

2. How does Thérèse know Laurent?

3. In "Chapter IX", why does Laurent see less of Thérèse?

4. At the end of "Chapter III", how much time does the narrator say has passed since the Raquins obtained the shop in Paris?

5. In "Chapter VII", what worries Laurent most about Thérèse's involvement in their affair?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Laurent stage the boating accident?

2. What happens when Madame Raquin comes into Thérèse's room while Laurent is there?

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

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

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

6. How do Thérèse and Laurent feel about killing Camille in "Chapter IX"?

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

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

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

10. How did Madame Raquin react when Camille said he wanted to move to the city?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the symbolism of Laurent's painting of Camille.

Essay Topic 2

How does the author use foreshadowing in this novel? Is it effective? Why or why not? Consider the descriptive passages before Camille's death, like when Laurent is painting his portrait.

Essay Topic 3

Explore the role of a minor character, Michaud or Grivet, and his impact on Thérèse's life.

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