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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. Why does Laurent threaten Thérèse at the end of "Chapter XXII"?

2. In "Chapter XXX", what does Madame Raquin do that makes Laurent tell Thérèse to leave her alone?

3. How does Laurent describe his scar in "Chapter XVII"?

4. What does Laurent see in Madame Raquin's face when she realizes he killed Camille?

5. Why does Thérèse kiss Laurent in "Chapter XXII"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the Thursday night gatherings like after Madame Raquin's stroke?

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

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

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

5. How do Laurent and Thérèse react to Madame Raquin's stroke?

6. What happens when Thérèse sees Laurent's scar?

7. Why do Laurent and Thérèse take such great care of Madame Raquin when she falls ill?

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

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

10. What is Thérèse and Laurent's wedding like?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the role between love and marriage in the society of "Thérèse Raquin".

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast two settings in "Thérèse Raquin".

Essay Topic 3

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

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