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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 Camille do the Laurent before being thrown in the river?

2. In "Chapter VIII", how does Laurent describe his affair with Thérèse?

3. In "Chapter I", what does the old woman do in the shop?

4. Who is Michaud's son?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why doesn't Laurent make his living as a painter?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What happens when Thérèse meets the student?

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

What role does religion play in this novel?

Essay Topic 3

How is guilt a theme in this novel?

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