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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. Why did Charles' father, Charles Denis Bartholomé Bovary, get removed from his post as an Army surgeon?
(a) He had an affair with his superior's wife.
(b) He was laundering money to pay gambling debts.
(c) He was involved in a scandal involving prescriptions.
(d) He was chronically absent from work.

2. How does Emma spend her engagement period to Charles?
(a) Creating her wardrobe.
(b) Learning how to cook.
(c) Mourning for Madame Heloise Bovary.
(d) Having an affair.

3. How has Lhereux ruined the life of a local townsman?
(a) He stole his wife.
(b) He competed with the man's business.
(c) He got him censured for unethical business practices.
(d) He has bankrupted him through exorbitant loans.

4. Why does Emma move her bedroom into the parlor of the Bovary home?
(a) So she doesn't have to be as close to Charles.
(b) Because her bedroom is not warm enough as winter approaches.
(c) Because she is experiencing postpartum depression.
(d) So she can watch Léon walk his dog.

5. What makes Emma and Rodolphe gather so much attention when they go riding?
(a) They are very clumsy on their horses.
(b) They are well-dressed and ride well.
(c) They are seen in an embrace.
(d) They ride too fast through the streets of the town.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Charles unhappy during his first few weeks as Yonville's doctor?

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

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

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

5. How does Homais want Charles to help him?

(see the answer key)

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