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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Emma end up confiding in about her convoluted emotions?
(a) Her maid.
(b) Charles.
(c) Justin.
(d) Léon.

3. Why does Rodolphe suggest that Emma should begin horseback riding with him?
(a) To give her a chance to meet other townspeople.
(b) To test a new horse he is interested in purchasing.
(c) To improve her health.
(d) To practice for an upcoming race.

4. Why does Emma fire her maid upon returning from the ball?
(a) Some items have been stolen.
(b) She has been caught drinking liquor.
(c) Dinner is not made.
(d) A chicken has gotten loose in the house.

5. What language does Emma decide she should learn to make herself feel better?
(a) Russian.
(b) German.
(c) Italian.
(d) Spanish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Charles' father, Charles Denis Bartholomé Bovary, get removed from his post as an Army surgeon?

2. Why do the townspeople believe Justin spends so much time at the Bovary home?

3. Where does Boulanger decide his seduction of Emma will begin?

4. Why does Monsieur Rodolphe Boulanger call on Charles?

5. How long does it take Monsieur Rouault to begin walking after he has broken his leg?

(see the answer key)

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