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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 eases Madame Raquin's worries about her paralysis?

2. How does Thérèse first respond when Laurent says he wants to rent a studio?

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

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

5. Who watches the shop after Madame Raquin becomes unable to speak?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Laurent feel about murdering Camille in "Chapter XXII"?

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

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

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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