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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 Laurent begin dreaming of in "Chapter XVII"?

2. How does Thérèse think the Thursday night gatherings will help with Camille's death?

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

4. After Madame Raquin becomes unable to speak, where does she spend her days?

5. What does Thérèse see in her aunt when she kisses her in "Chapter XXIX"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why does Thérèse argue against Laurent renting a studio at first?

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

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

9. What does Madame Raquin do after reading the letter from Laurent's father about his engagement?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the role of men in Thérèse's life. Include her marriages as well as friendships and family.

Essay Topic 2

What role does religion play in this novel?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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