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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 XXX", how does Thérèse describe herself to Laurent?

2. How do Thérèse and Laurent decide to avoid hallucinating about Camille in the future in "Chapter XXIII"?

3. How does Laurent react to Thérèse kissing her aunt's face?

4. In "Chapter XXVIII", what reminds Thérèse about Camille's drowning?

5. Why is Thérèse disgusted with kissing Madame Raquin's face in "Chapter XXIX"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does the cat do on Thérèse and Laurent's wedding night?

5. How do Laurent and Thérèse react to Madame Raquin's stroke?

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

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

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

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

10. Why does Thérèse compare Camille to Laurent in "Chapter XXX"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the significance of Thérèse's day time suffering and night time suffering. Why are they different? What purpose does this serve?

Essay Topic 3

What role does religion play in this novel?

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