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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. What is one of the things that Charles does to show his complete adoration of Emma?
(a) He takes her to Rome.
(b) He writes her a love poem.
(c) He frames her sketches.
(d) He has a portrait painted of her by her favorite artist.

2. What happens to Berthe when Emma returns from her meeting with Abbé Bournisien?
(a) She goes to stay with Emma's father.
(b) She falls and cuts her face.
(c) She is sent back to stay with the wet nurse.
(d) She becomes feverish and needs medical care.

3. What does Charles find when he helps riders repair their cart?
(a) A rose.
(b) A cigar case.
(c) A book of poetry.
(d) A gold coin.

4. What seems to disappoint Emma about her pregnancy and the birth of her child, Berthe?
(a) It provides one more attachment to a middle-class, provincial life.
(b) All answers are correct.
(c) It is a girl and not a boy.
(d) She cannot afford to buy the layette that she wants.

5. Why does Rodolphe suggest that Emma should begin horseback riding with him?
(a) To test a new horse he is interested in purchasing.
(b) To improve her health.
(c) To practice for an upcoming race.
(d) To give her a chance to meet other townspeople.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Abbé Bournisien distracted when Emma comes to see him?

2. How does Charles eventually convince Emma to go riding with Rodolphe?

3. What does Charles want to give to Emma as a present?

4. How do Emma and Rodolphe begin communicating in the early days of their affair?

5. What causes Emma to relapse during a walk with Charles when she is recuperating?

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