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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. How does Homais want Charles to help him?
(a) By helping him study to become a doctor.
(b) By helping him write a speech for a prestigious scientific society.
(c) By taking over the pharmacy once he retires.
(d) By overseeing his advice to clients.

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

3. As Emma and Léon get to know each other, what do they originally discuss?
(a) Literature.
(b) Far away places.
(c) Horses.
(d) Medicine.

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

5. How long does it take Monsieur Rouault to begin walking after he has broken his leg?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 46 days.
(c) 4 days.
(d) 2 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Charles and Emma first live together as husband and wife?

2. Charles and Emma's relationship grows as they are alone one day discussing what?

3. Upon the arrival of the Bovarys in Yonville, what does Homais do?

4. The novel begins with a description of this character's experience in school. Who is this character?

5. What is one of Emma's favorite pastimes?

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