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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 loves Thérèse like a daughter.
(d) Because she no longer feels burdened.

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

4. Why does Laurent shove Thérèse away from him in "Chapter XXIII"?
(a) Because she threatens to run away.
(b) Because she insults him.
(c) Because she bites him.
(d) Because she hits him.

5. Why does Laurent want to hurt the cat on his wedding night?
(a) He is angry at the cat for ruining his night.
(b) Thérèse asks him to.
(c) He fears the cat will avenge Camille's death.
(d) He has never liked the cat.

6. Why is Thérèse disgusted with kissing Madame Raquin's face in "Chapter XXIX"?
(a) Because she feels guilty.
(b) Because she is old.
(c) Because it is cold.
(d) Because Laurent teases her about it.

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

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

9. How does the author describe Thérèse and Laurent's wedding ceremony?
(a) Empty.
(b) Entertaining.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Serious.

10. Why does Thérèse kiss Laurent in "Chapter XXII"?
(a) Because she is trying to wake him up.
(b) Because her aunt is watching.
(c) Because he orders her to.
(d) Because she wants to love him.

11. Who does Madame Raquin consult about Thérèse's depression in "Chapter XIV"?
(a) No one.
(b) Michaud.
(c) Laurent.
(d) Grivet.

12. In "Chapter XXVIII", why do Thérèse and Laurent let Madame Raquin listen to their arguments?
(a) So she can learn the truth.
(b) To have her say who is right.
(c) So they don't hit each other.
(d) To cause her pain.

13. In "Chapter XXIII", what does Thérèse do when she admits Camille has triumphed over her?
(a) She shakes her head.
(b) She leaves the room.
(c) She cries.
(d) She laughs.

14. Why does Thérèse begin acting depressed about Madame Raquin in "Chapter XIV"?
(a) Because she really is depressed.
(b) To get her attention.
(c) Because she wants Laurent to visit.
(d) To stop feeling guilty.

15. Why is Laurent violent toward Thérèse in "Chapter XXIII"?
(a) He is mad at her.
(b) He doesn't know how to treat her kindly.
(c) He doesn't realize he is being violent.
(d) He wants to get rid of Camille's spirit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thérèse do when Laurent enters her room after the wedding?

2. In "Chapter XXIII", why does kissing cause pain for Laurent and Thérèse?

3. After Madame Raquin becomes unable to speak, where does she spend her days?

4. In "Chapter XXVIII", what reminds Thérèse about Camille's drowning?

5. Why do Laurent and Thérèse want Madame Raquin to suggest the get married?

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