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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 priest.
(b) He wants to become a doctor.
(c) He plans on being a pharmacist like his uncle.
(d) He wants to join the military.

2. What does Léon find on their boat ride that makes the boatman tell them about his previous customers?
(a) A love poem.
(b) A gold ring.
(c) A champagne glass.
(d) A silk ribbon.

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

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

5. What do Léon and Emma do during their time together?
(a) Eat in a tavern.
(b) All answers are correct.
(c) Go on a boat ride.
(d) Lie in the grass.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Homais think Charles should help the stable boy, Hippolyte?

2. What name does Emma tell Léon he should address letters to her under?

3. What other instructions does Emma give to Léon about their correspondence?

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

5. Eventually, what happens to Hippolyte?

(see the answer key)

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