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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. Why does Laurent finally resolve to marry Thérèse?

2. Why does Madame Raquin say she is happy to have given her money away?

3. Why does Laurent have a vision of lined up drowned bodies?

4. How often does Thérèse kiss Madame Raquin in "Chapter XXIX"?

5. What makes Michaud confident that the Thursday night gatherings will continue?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Laurent begin dreaming about after Camille's death?

2. What does Laurent do when Thérèse starts kissing her aunt daily?

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

4. What does Laurent do when he rents his studio?

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

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

7. What makes Thérèse and Laurent decide they can never kiss in "Chapter XXIII"?

8. How does Laurent end up officially engaged to Thérèse?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast two settings in "Thérèse Raquin".

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