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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The novel begins with a description of this character's experience in school. Who is this character?
(a) Justin.
(b) Charles Bovary.
(c) Emma Bovary.
(d) Leon Dupuis.

2. Why do the townspeople believe Justin spends so much time at the Bovary home?
(a) Because he is in love with Emma.
(b) Because he wants to become a doctor like Charles.
(c) Because he no longer wants to work for his uncle.
(d) Because he has a crush on the maid.

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

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

5. Where is the center of activity in Yonville?
(a) Homais' Pharmacy.
(b) The Bovary home.
(c) The Hotel Lion d'Or.
(d) The local church.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the primary activity of the weekly Sunday parties at the Homais home?

2. Why doesn't Emma buy anything from Monsieur Lhereux?

3. How does Homais want Charles to help him?

4. How many different beds does Emma realize that she has slept in during her short life?

5. What is the name of the town clerk who boards with the Homais family and is incredibly bored with the provincial life in Yonville?

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