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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 serves wine only to the wealthy guests.
(b) She refuses to allow wedding pranks to be played on her.
(c) She forgets to say "thank you" to her guests.
(d) She leaves early without saying goodbye.

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

4. What do we learn has happened to Homais' career?
(a) He wants to change jobs and become a doctor.
(b) He was cited for practicing medicine without a license.
(c) He is about to retire.
(d) He has received many awards.

5. What do the Bovarys discover about their new home?
(a) It still has boarders living in it.
(b) It is infested with mice.
(c) It is well-designed but in disarray.
(d) It is a mere cottage and not up to Emma's standards.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Homais want Charles to help him?

2. What is the main topic of conversation at Emma's first dinner in Yonville?

3. How does Monsieur Rouault compensate Charles for setting his leg?

4. What is an early routine that Charles and Emma establish as newlyweds?

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

(see the answer key)

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