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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 is the primary activity of the weekly Sunday parties at the Homais home?
(a) Excessive drinking of wine.
(b) Book discussions.
(c) Card-playing.
(d) A salon of political conversation.

2. Where does Boulanger decide his seduction of Emma will begin?
(a) At a dance he is organizing.
(b) The agricultural show.
(c) During one of the Homais' Sunday parties.
(d) Emma's home.

3. How does Rodolphe try to get on Charles' good side?
(a) By bringing him gifts.
(b) By recommending his services to other upper class clients around town.
(c) By addressing him as "Doctor" when he walks into a room.
(d) By giving him a bonus check for services rendered.

4. What happens to Justin while Charles is helping Boulanger?
(a) He continually interrupts the doctor.
(b) He decides he no longer wants to be a doctor.
(c) He confesses his love for Emma.
(d) He faints.

5. What does Emma do to try to regain interest in her domestic responsibilities as a wife and mother?
(a) Starts going to church.
(b) Removes Berthe from the care of the wet nurse.
(c) Embarks on her household chores with care.
(d) All answers are correct.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Charles' first wife?

2. Who comes to stay with the Bovarys after the birth of their child?

3. What event does Homais disclose is coming to Yonville?

4. How does Emma spend her engagement period to Charles?

5. What seems to set Rodolphe apart from other men at the fair?

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