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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. What happens on Emma's wedding night that causes some people to think that she and her father are acting above their class?
(a) She refuses to allow wedding pranks to be played on her.
(b) She forgets to say "thank you" to her guests.
(c) She serves wine only to the wealthy guests.
(d) She leaves early without saying goodbye.

2. Why is Charles unhappy during his first few weeks as Yonville's doctor?
(a) He has too many patients and cannot find enough time to treat them all.
(b) He is unable to treat a suspected outbreak of disease in the town.
(c) He has few patients and is worried about money.
(d) He wants to become a pharmacist instead.

3. Where is the ball held where Emma meets Vicomte?
(a) At her parents' home at Bertaux.
(b) At Emma and Charles' home at Les Bertaux.
(c) At Charles' home at Tostes.
(d) La Vaubyessard.

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

5. Who does Emma end up confiding in about her convoluted emotions?
(a) Justin.
(b) Léon.
(c) Her maid.
(d) Charles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Emma do to try to regain interest in her domestic responsibilities as a wife and mother?

2. Where in Yonville is Homais waiting for the Bovarys to arrive?

3. What memento does Emma burn in a fit of depression?

4. What gift does Emma receive from one of Charles' patients?

5. After she throws herself into domestic life, how does Emma's appearance change?

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