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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. What eases Madame Raquin's worries about her paralysis?

2. In "Chapter XXVII", why do Thérèse and Laurent argue about Madame Raquin attending the Thursday night gathering?

3. Why does Laurent have a vision of lined up drowned bodies?

4. Where do Thérèse and Laurent sit and talk the night after their wedding?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Madame Raquin do after reading the letter from Laurent's father about his engagement?

2. How does Laurent realize Madame Raquin knows he and Thérèse killed Camille?

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

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

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

6. How do Laurent and Thérèse want to end their fear of Camille's ghost?

7. How does Thérèse feel about the Thursday night gatherings after Camille's death?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Thérèse and Laurent's nightmares. Include their solutions in this comparison.

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

Examine the symbolism of Laurent's scar.

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