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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. What does Charles want to give to Emma as a present?
(a) A new dog.
(b) An antique ring.
(c) A new dress.
(d) A portrait of himself.

2. Why does Charles suggest Emma stay on in Rouen without him?
(a) To settle some debts.
(b) To catch up with Léon.
(c) To buy some new clothes.
(d) To see another showing of the Opera.

3. Why does Monsieur Rodolphe Boulanger call on Charles?
(a) He has broken his leg.
(b) For a bloodletting.
(c) For nutritional advice.
(d) He is interested in becoming a doctor.

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

5. What career does Charles Bovary eventually settle on to please his mother?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Shopkeeper.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Homais think Charles should help the boy?

2. What memento does Emma burn in a fit of depression?

3. Where is the center of activity in Yonville?

4. Who does Charles have come to visit Emma to help her out of her depression?

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

(see the answer key)

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