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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Monsieur Homais' nephew Justin's future career?
(a) He wants to become a doctor.
(b) He wants to join the military.
(c) He wants to become a priest.
(d) He plans on being a pharmacist like his uncle.

2. What other instructions does Emma give to Léon about their correspondence?
(a) To put his letters in double envelopes.
(b) To write them in code.
(c) To write them in red ink.
(d) To make copies of them.

3. What present does Emma give to Léon?
(a) Some exotic plants.
(b) A puppy.
(c) An ornate coverlet.
(d) A journal.

4. Why does Emma move her bedroom into the parlor of the Bovary home?
(a) So she can watch Léon walk his dog.
(b) So she doesn't have to be as close to Charles.
(c) Because her bedroom is not warm enough as winter approaches.
(d) Because she is experiencing postpartum depression.

5. Why is another doctor called in to consult on the case?
(a) Because he has made a deal with Charles to split the proceeds.
(b) Because he is the boy's uncle.
(c) Because Homais wants another opinion.
(d) Because Hippolyte has gangrene.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Léon and Emma do during their time together?

2. Why do the townspeople believe Justin spends so much time at the Bovary home?

3. After he helps the boy, how is he rewarded?

4. What does Léon find on their boat ride that makes the boatman tell them about his previous customers?

5. How does Flaubert describe Emma's three days with Léon in Rouen?

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