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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 happens when Thérèse compares Laurent to Camille in "Chapter XXX"?

2. Why does Thérèse kiss Laurent in "Chapter XXII"?

3. How does Laurent feel about walking home in "Chapter XVII"?

4. What does Laurent see in Madame Raquin's face when she realizes he killed Camille?

5. How is Laurent able to buy new clothes in "Chapter XX"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why can't Madame Raquin tell everyone that she knows Laurent and Thérèse killed Camille?

2. How does Thérèse feel about the Thursday night gatherings after Camille's death?

3. How do Laurent and Thérèse want to end their fear of Camille's ghost?

4. How do Laurent and Thérèse get Madame Raquin to suggest they get married?

5. How does Laurent realize Madame Raquin knows he and Thérèse killed Camille?

6. How does Madame Raquin feel about the care Thérèse and Laurent give her when she is ill?

7. Why do Laurent and Thérèse take such great care of Madame Raquin when she falls ill?

8. Why does Thérèse kiss Madame Raquin in "Chapter XXIX"?

9. How does Thérèse show her remorse in "Chapter XXIX"?

10. Why are Thérèse and Laurent nervous on their wedding night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Explore the way the class system in this novel works as a motivating factor. Why is this? Consider Laurent's desire to live an idle life.

Essay Topic 3

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

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