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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Laurent and Thérèse become terrified on their wedding night?
(a) They don't want to be with each other.
(b) They think someone is watching them.
(c) They realize they are guilty.
(d) They fear Camille's ghost.

2. What does Madame Raquin do when Thérèse and Laurent's engagement becomes official?
(a) She throws a party.
(b) She gives them her money.
(c) She hugs them both.
(d) She moves out of the shop.

3. How does Thérèse try to confuse her aunt in "Chapter XXI"?
(a) She lies about the cat.
(b) She plays loud music.
(c) She messes up the bed.
(d) She makes up a story about Grivet.

4. Why does Madame Raquin say she is happy to have given her money away?
(a) Because she can't think of how to spend it.
(b) Because of the care Thérèse and Laurent give her.
(c) Because she no longer feels burdened.
(d) Because she loves Thérèse like a daughter.

5. What does Grivet believe after Madame Raquin stops talking?
(a) That she will start speaking at the end of the month.
(b) That it's the work of a ghost.
(c) That she is faking.
(d) That he can read her mind.

6. What does Laurent tell Thérèse when she says she is repenting in "Chapter XXX"?
(a) A messenger.
(b) A fool.
(c) A traitor.
(d) A hypocrite.

7. How do Thérèse and Laurent avoid going to bed at night after they are married?
(a) They invite Grivet over for drinks.
(b) They do chores.
(c) They talk to Madame Raquin.
(d) They read until late.

8. How does Madame Raquin feel when Thérèse confesses to her and asks for forgiveness?
(a) Confused.
(b) Pleased.
(c) Tortured.
(d) Angry.

9. After Madame Raquin becomes unable to speak, where does she spend her days?
(a) In her apartment.
(b) In the living room.
(c) In the shop.
(d) In the dining room.

10. In "Chapter XVIII", what emotion is said to connect Thérèse and Laurent?
(a) Passion.
(b) Fear.
(c) Love.
(d) Hate.

11. In "Chapter XXVIII", what reminds Thérèse about Camille's drowning?
(a) The water temperature.
(b) A newspaper article.
(c) The delivery man.
(d) A rain storm.

12. How do Thérèse and Laurent decide to avoid hallucinating about Camille in the future in "Chapter XXIII"?
(a) They will never speak of Camille again.
(b) They don't know how to avoid it.
(c) They will destroy Camille's portrait.
(d) They will never kiss again.

13. Why do Laurent and Thérèse keep a space between them in "Chapter XXII"?
(a) Because Thérèse fears her aunt will get mad.
(b) Because Laurent is sick.
(c) Because Thérèse is sick.
(d) Because they feel Camille's ghost there.

14. Who does Laurent write to about his engagement to Thérèse?
(a) His father.
(b) Thérèse's family.
(c) The vicar.
(d) His brother.

15. Where does Laurent spend his night in "Chapter XVII"?
(a) His apartment.
(b) A hotel.
(c) A wine shop.
(d) The Raquins' shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the cat scare Laurent and Thérèse on their wedding night?

2. How does the narrator describe Thérèse's days after she is married to Laurent?

3. How does Thérèse think the Thursday night gatherings will help with Camille's death?

4. Why won't Thérèse take down Laurent's portrait of Camille?

5. What happens when Thérèse compares Laurent to Camille in "Chapter XXX"?

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