FIRST TERM WEEKLY TEST

Grade: IBDP Year 2 Date: 29/06/2024

Name of the Student: _________________________________________

Subject: Language A: Lang/Lit Level: SL

Max. Marks: 30 Duration: 1 hour 45

minutes

Marks Obtained Examiner’s Sign

Answer any one of the following questions with close reference to the
novel, Therese Raquin by Emile Zola:

1. In what way does Emile Zola utilize themes and techniques in

Therese Raquin to explore the psychological and moral
degeneration of his characters? In your response, discuss how
Zola’s use of setting and descriptive language enhances these
themes.

2. How does Zola employ the motif of illness and physical suffering
in Therese Raquin to reflect internal states and moral dilemmas of
the characters? In your response, discuss the significance of illness
in the major characters.