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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Charles owe money to Monsieur Homais?
(a) To pay for new clothes for Berthe.
(b) To pay him back for helping with Hippolyte.
(c) To pay off a loan.
(d) To pay for the expenses incurred during Emma's illness.

3. Why is Abbé Bournisien distracted when Emma comes to see him?
(a) He is awaiting another confessor.
(b) He has just spoken to Léon.
(c) He is distracted by some misbehaving boys.
(d) He is late for dinner.

4. 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's greyhound runs away.
(c) Emma accuses Charles of having an affair.
(d) Emma fires her new maid.

5. Why is Boulanger's attention in such high demand at the fair?
(a) He has raised a prize-winning sow.
(b) He is one of Yonville's foremost contributors to agriculture.
(c) He has financed the entire fair.
(d) He has invented a groundbreaking new agricultural tool.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who does Homais get into a religious debate with?

4. Who does Léon entertain that causes him to be late for a rendezvous with Emma?

5. Why doesn't Emma confide in the priest?

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