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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 9 | Part 2: Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is an early routine that Charles and Emma establish as newlyweds?
(a) They take long horseback rides together.
(b) They eat together and take walks together.
(c) They always write letters to each other.
(d) They read romance novels together.

2. What happens to Charles' first wife?
(a) She leaves him for a local priest.
(b) She is killed by a horse.
(c) She dies after becoming financially ruined.
(d) She runs off to Paris to become an actress.

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

4. Why does Charles think he and Emma should move?
(a) Due to Emma's poor health.
(b) To be closer to Emma's parents.
(c) To be closer to his parents.
(d) Due to the political turmoil in the area.

5. What causes Emma to return to Bertaux from the convent?
(a) Her mother died.
(b) She fell in love.
(c) Her father died.
(d) She lost her faith.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What career does Charles Bovary eventually settle on to please his mother?

3. What event causes the delay of the "Hirondelle" and also marks the loss of Emma's last remaining confidante?

4. How old was Emma when she was sent to the convent to study?

5. Where do Charles and Emma meet?

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