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

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

3. What is the main topic of conversation at Emma's first dinner in Yonville?
(a) Religion.
(b) Local town gossip.
(c) Medicine and the weather.
(d) Political upheaval.

4. How old was Emma when she was sent to the convent to study?
(a) 5.
(b) 13.
(c) 18.
(d) 2.

5. What city does Emma dream of visiting by tracing maps of it?
(a) New York.
(b) Paris.
(c) Rome.
(d) London.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Bovarys discover about their new home?

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

3. What is Monsieur Homais' nephew Justin's future career?

4. What seems to disappoint Emma about her pregnancy and the birth of her child, Berthe?

5. Why doesn't Emma confide in the priest?

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