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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 Thérèse feel about planning an accident for Camille?

2. Where does Laurent weigh the pros and cons of killing Camille?

3. What makes Laurent decide to visit the morgue just two more times?

4. Where does Laurent kiss Thérèse while Camille sleeps in "Chapter XI"?

5. In "Chapter IX", what do Laurent and Thérèse say would happen if Camille were to have an accident?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Laurent visit the morgue?

2. What is Thérèse's mourning like?

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

4. What does Thérèse feel she proves when Madame Raquin comes into her room in "Chapter VII"?

5. In "Chapter I", what do the three people in the shop do?

6. What happens when Camille's body ends up in the morgue?

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

8. In "Chapter IV", what is the Thursday gathering like at the Raquin apartment?

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

10. What happens when Thérèse meets the student?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

What role do the arts play in "Thérèse Raquin"? What message is delivered about the arts?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast two settings in "Thérèse Raquin".

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