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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "Chapter IX", what is one pro Laurent thinks of for killing Camille?
(a) He could marry Thérèse.
(b) He could prove his power.
(c) The fame.
(d) The money.

3. In "Chapter VII", what does Laurent do when Madame Raquin comes up to Thérèse's room when he is there?
(a) He climbs out the window.
(b) He hides.
(c) He pretends to be looking for Camille.
(d) He greets her kindly.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter VI", why does Laurent start coming to the Raquin apartment nearly every day?

2. What does Camille do the Laurent before being thrown in the river?

3. What happens when Thérèse finally finds interest in the outside world after Camille's death?

4. Why does Thérèse keep running downstairs in "Chapter IV"?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Thérèse and Laurent consider killing Camille in "Chapter IX"?

2. How do the newspapers report upon Camille's death?

3. How do Laurent and Thérèse find time to meet with each other?

4. How does Thérèse act during the Thursday gatherings once she starts her affair with Laurent?

5. How do Thérèse and Laurent feel about killing Camille in "Chapter IX"?

6. How does Thérèse change when Laurent becomes a regular guest in "Chapter V"?

7. What does Laurent do at the shop after Camille's death?

8. What was Camille's childhood like?

9. How did Thérèse end up with Madame Raquin?

10. What worries Laurent about marrying Thérèse after Camille's death?

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