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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter XVI", how do Thérèse and Laurent find time to meet secretly?
(a) They wait until night.
(b) They get lunch together.
(c) They don't meet secretly.
(d) They meet early in the morning.

2. In "Chapter IX", where does Thérèse begin to sleep?
(a) In the shop.
(b) Far away from her husband.
(c) In a hotel.
(d) In her husband's bed.

3. In Grivet's story in "Chapter X", why does the servant go to jail?
(a) For running away.
(b) For quitting her job.
(c) For poisoning his master.
(d) For stealing silver.

4. How does Thérèse know Laurent?
(a) From the shop.
(b) From Camille's work.
(c) From her childhood.
(d) From her aunt's church.

5. How long does Laurent have his affair with the model?
(a) Just a weekend.
(b) Several months.
(c) Several days.
(d) Several weeks.

6. What does Camille do most nights after work?
(a) Reads.
(b) Takes a nap.
(c) Works in the shop.
(d) Goes to the pub.

7. In "Chapter XI", what does Laurent first think to do to kill Camille?
(a) Strangle him.
(b) Drown him.
(c) Hit him in the head.
(d) Poison him.

8. What game do the Raquins play in "Chapter IV"?
(a) Billiards.
(b) Charades.
(c) Dominos.
(d) Gin rummy.

9. In "Chapter I", what does the man do in the shop?
(a) Steals hats.
(b) Talks to the ladies.
(c) Carries the boxes.
(d) Sweeps the floor.

10. In "Chapter IV", who does Camille invite over?
(a) His neighbor.
(b) His co-worker.
(c) His lawyer.
(d) His boss.

11. What does Thérèse do when Madame Raquin cries in "Chapter XV"?
(a) She sits quietly.
(b) She tries to confess.
(c) She leaves the room.
(d) She cries also.

12. Why does Thérèse start reading in "Chapter XVI"?
(a) Because of her aunt.
(b) Because Laurent gives her a book.
(c) Because she wants an education.
(d) Because of her friend.

13. Who did Michaud used to work for?
(a) The police.
(b) A lawyer.
(c) A university.
(d) The governor.

14. Who is Michaud's son?
(a) Oliver.
(b) Grivet.
(c) Sam.
(d) Laruent.

15. How does Laurent feel about being caught for killing Camille?
(a) He thinks of who could help protect him.
(b) He figures he can pay his way out of jail.
(c) He is very worried about it.
(d) He vows to not get caught.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter IX", how long does Laurent figure he can remain idle?

2. In "Chapter II", why does the narrator say Thérèse was excited about living in the country?

3. Why does Laurent say he can't live the life of a painter?

4. In "Chapter VII", what does Laurent do when Madame Raquin comes up to Thérèse's room when he is there?

5. Why doesn't Camille ever have a real education?

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