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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", what does Madame Raquin do that makes Laurent tell Thérèse to leave her alone?

2. In "Chapter XXV", why does Laurent smash a canvas?

3. What worries Laurent when Madame Raquin becomes ill?

4. How does Madame Raquin try to communicate in "Chapter XXVII"?

5. Why is Laurent violent toward Thérèse in "Chapter XXIII"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How do Laurent and Thérèse want to end their fear of Camille's ghost?

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

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

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

7. Why are Thérèse and Laurent nervous on their wedding night?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Thérèse and Laurent's nightmares. Include their solutions in this comparison.

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

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

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