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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Laurent feel about being caught for killing Camille?

2. In "Chapter III", why does the narrator say Camille wanted to leave the country?

3. Why doesn't Camille ever have a real education?

4. Why does Laurent say he lost the financial support of his father?

5. What does Laurent whisper to Thérèse when he takes her home in "Chapter XII"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Laurent visit the morgue?

2. What was Camille's childhood like?

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

4. How does Laurent stage the boating accident?

5. What plan does Laurent come up with the kill Camille?

6. What does Laurent do after Camille's death?

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

8. What happens when Laurent begins painting Camille's portrait?

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

10. What happens when Camille leaves to get champagne in "Chapter VI"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the author use internal monologue in this novel?

Essay Topic 2

Explore the way the class system in this novel works as a motivating factor. Why is this? Consider Laurent's desire to live an idle life.

Essay Topic 3

Explore the role of a minor character, Michaud or Grivet, and his impact on Thérèse's life.

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