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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who comes to stay with the Bovarys after the birth of their child?
(a) Charles' father.
(b) Emma's father.
(c) Charles' mother.
(d) Emma's mother.

2. What does Monsieur Lhereux try to sell to Emma?
(a) Books.
(b) Dry goods and linens.
(c) Produce.
(d) Shoes.

3. What event causes the delay of the "Hirondelle" and also marks the loss of Emma's last remaining confidante?
(a) Emma tells Charles her true feelings about her provincial life.
(b) Emma fires her new maid.
(c) Emma's greyhound runs away.
(d) Emma accuses Charles of having an affair.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Emma end up confiding in about her convoluted emotions?

2. Where is the ball held where Emma meets Vicomte?

3. What happens on Emma's wedding night that causes some people to think that she and her father are acting above their class?

4. Why doesn't Emma buy anything from Monsieur Lhereux?

5. Where is the center of activity in Yonville?

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