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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Charles leave Emma during the opera?
(a) To get some fresh air.
(b) To meet some colleagues.
(c) To get her a drink.
(d) To get more money.

2. What happens to the money that Charles receives from one of his clients?
(a) He uses it as a gift for Hippolyte.
(b) He loses it in a card game at Homais'.
(c) He gives it to Emma to help pay her expenses.
(d) Emma steals it.

3. What event causes the delay of the "Hirondelle" and also marks the loss of Emma's last remaining confidante?
(a) Emma's greyhound runs away.
(b) Emma accuses Charles of having an affair.
(c) Emma tells Charles her true feelings about her provincial life.
(d) Emma fires her new maid.

4. What gift does Léon bring to Emma?
(a) A journal.
(b) A puppy.
(c) Some exotic plants.
(d) A new dress.

5. After Léon leaves to continue his studies, how does Emma cope with the loss?
(a) She spends more time doting on Berthe.
(b) She leaves Charles.
(c) She begins doing charitable works for the poor.
(d) She begins to buy herself extravagant things.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Emma want to convince Charles to take the case?

3. What causes Emma to relapse during a walk with Charles when she is recuperating?

4. Why doesn't Binet believe her?

5. Why does Emma fire her maid upon returning from the ball?

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