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

2. Eventually, what happens to Hippolyte?
(a) He dies.
(b) His foot needs to be amputated.
(c) He sues Charles and Homais.
(d) He recovers completely.

3. 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 has few patients and is worried about money.
(c) He is unable to treat a suspected outbreak of disease in the town.
(d) He wants to become a pharmacist instead.

4. What does Léon's employer suggest he do about Emma?
(a) Marry her.
(b) Pay off her debts.
(c) Take her to Paris.
(d) Break off the affair.

5. Where is Emma when she compares her husband to Léon and begins to realize that she is no longer in love with her husband?
(a) At a horse race.
(b) Watching a flax mill being built.
(c) At a wedding.
(d) At her husband's office.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Boulanger's attention in such high demand at the fair?

3. Where does Emma sit that makes her think back on the important events of her life?

4. What does Emma threaten to do to her beloved piano?

5. During the fair, a woman wins a monetary award for what remarkable achievement?

(see the answer key)

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