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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Emma and Rodolphe begin communicating in the early days of their affair?
(a) By exchanging letters.
(b) By code unknowingly transmitted by Justin.
(c) By paintings they draw for each other.
(d) By talking through her open bedroom window.

2. How does Charles eventually convince Emma to go riding with Rodolphe?
(a) She can buy a new riding habit.
(b) She can add a new horse to their stable.
(c) She can buy new living room furniture.
(d) She can take a trip to Paris afterwards.

3. What event does Homais disclose is coming to Yonville?
(a) A fashion show.
(b) A display of scientific artifacts.
(c) A traveling circus.
(d) A large agricultural exhibition.

4. Why doesn't Emma confide in the priest?
(a) Because she decides to confide in Charles instead.
(b) Because he does not have a compassionate nature.
(c) Because she decides to go shopping instead.
(d) Because she is late for dinner.

5. Who does Emma meet on her way to visit the wet nurse?
(a) Charles' father.
(b) Monsieur Homais.
(c) Charles.
(d) Léon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rodolphe suggest that Emma should begin horseback riding with him?

2. Besides his wife's illness, what other factor in Charles' life is causing him stress?

3. What do we learn has happened to Homais' career?

4. Who comes to stay with the Bovarys after the birth of their child?

5. What makes Emma and Rodolphe gather so much attention when they go riding?

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