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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. How do Thérèse and Laurent avoid going to bed at night after they are married?

2. Why does Laurent want to hurt the cat on his wedding night?

3. What does Laurent dislike about his new clothes in "Chapter XX"?

4. Why won't Thérèse take down Laurent's portrait of Camille?

5. In "Chapter XXIII", what does Thérèse do when she admits Camille has triumphed over her?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What is Thérèse and Laurent's wedding like?

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

9. What are the Thursday night gatherings like after Madame Raquin's stroke?

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

How does the author use colors in his descriptive passages? What is important about this use of color?

Essay Topic 2

What commentary does the author provide on forgiveness?

Essay Topic 3

How does the author use internal monologue in this novel?

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