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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 threaten to do if he doesn't get a studio to paint in?

2. Why does Madame Raquin feel Laurent would be an acceptable husband for Thérèse?

3. Why does Laurent force Thérèse's head to his neck in "Chapter XXI"?

4. What do Thérèse and Laurent do at the end of "Chapter XXVIII"?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Thérèse sees Laurent's scar?

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

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

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

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

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

8. In "Chapter XVII", what does Laurent decide about Thérèse?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast two settings in "Thérèse Raquin".

Essay Topic 3

Explore the commentary provided on justice in "Thérèse Raquin".

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