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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. What does Laurent see in Madame Raquin's face when she realizes he killed Camille?
(a) Worry.
(b) Shock.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Confusion.

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

3. What does Thérèse do after Laurent forces her head to his neck in "Chapter XXI"?
(a) She spits.
(b) She runs away.
(c) She cries.
(d) She laughs.

4. In "Chapter XVII", what does Laurent imagine Camille doing to him?
(a) Punishing him.
(b) Slapping him.
(c) Forgiving him.
(d) Shaking his bed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Laurent and Thérèse keep a space between them in "Chapter XXII"?

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

3. What does Laurent tell Thérèse when she says she is repenting in "Chapter XXX"?

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

5. Why does Laurent force Thérèse's head to his neck in "Chapter XXI"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why can't Madame Raquin tell everyone that she knows Laurent and Thérèse killed Camille?

2. Why does Thérèse kiss Madame Raquin in "Chapter XXIX"?

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

4. How does Laurent end up officially engaged to Thérèse?

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

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

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

8. How do Laurent and Thérèse get Madame Raquin to suggest they get married?

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

10. Why are Thérèse and Laurent nervous on their wedding night?

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