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

2. How does Laurent feel about walking home in "Chapter XVII"?
(a) He is worried.
(b) He is excited.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He is afraid.

3. Why doesn't Madame Raquin want Thérèse to marry after Camille's death?
(a) She doesn't want to lose any money.
(b) She doesn't want to pay for a wedding.
(c) She doesn't want to let a stranger into her life.
(d) She doesn't want Thérèse to move.

4. What does Laurent do when Madame Raquin realizes he killed Camille?
(a) He slaps her.
(b) He runs out of the room.
(c) He carries her to bed.
(d) He tells her to keep it a secret.

5. Why does Laurent stay under the bridge during the storm?
(a) Because he was lost.
(b) Because he was drunk.
(c) He was waiting for Thérèse.
(d) To avoid going home.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Thérèse and Laurent avoid going to bed at night after they are married?

2. Where does Laurent spend his night in "Chapter XVII"?

3. Why does Laurent finally resolve to marry Thérèse?

4. How does Thérèse try to confuse her aunt in "Chapter XXI"?

5. What does Laurent threaten to do if he doesn't get a studio to paint in?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Thérèse show her remorse in "Chapter XXIX"?

2. How does Madame Raquin feel about Thérèse getting remarried?

3. How does Laurent feel about murdering Camille in "Chapter XXII"?

4. What does the cat do on Thérèse and Laurent's wedding night?

5. What makes Thérèse and Laurent decide they can never kiss in "Chapter XXIII"?

6. Why does Thérèse compare Camille to Laurent in "Chapter XXX"?

7. What does Laurent do when Thérèse starts kissing her aunt daily?

8. Why does Thérèse argue against Laurent renting a studio at first?

9. In "Chapter XVII", what does Laurent decide about Thérèse?

10. How does Madame Raquin feel about the care Thérèse and Laurent give her when she is ill?

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