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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XIII - XVI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Camille ever have a real education?
(a) His mother prevents it.
(b) He never attends school.
(c) He lives too far from school.
(d) His father makes him work instead.

2. Why does Thérèse agree to throw Camille from a boat?
(a) Because Madame Raquin made her mad that morning.
(b) Because Laurent threatened her.
(c) She doesn't agree to the plan.
(d) Because Camille teased her.

3. How long does Madame Raquin own the shop before moving?
(a) 15 years.
(b) 30 years.
(c) 25 years.
(d) 20 years.

4. Why does Laurent say he can't live the life of a painter?
(a) He doesn't have the inspiration.
(b) He dislikes the smell of paint.
(c) He isn't good enough.
(d) He wants money.

5. Why does Laurent capsize the boat after throwing Camille in?
(a) To make it look like an accident.
(b) Laurent doesn't capsize the boat.
(c) To destroy the evidence.
(d) To frighten Thérèse.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter V", whose portrait does Laurent offer to paint?

2. At the end of "Chapter III", how much time does the narrator say has passed since the Raquins obtained the shop in Paris?

3. What does Camille do most nights after work?

4. In "Chapter IX", what is one pro Laurent thinks of for killing Camille?

5. Why does Thérèse go to her aunt in "Chapter XIV"?

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