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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Emma and Léon get to know each other, what do they originally discuss?
(a) Far away places.
(b) Literature.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Horses.

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

3. When Emma receives Rodolphe's letter breaking it off with her, what is her first thought to do?
(a) Murder him.
(b) Commit suicide.
(c) Run after him.
(d) Tell Charles about the affair.

4. What memento does Emma burn in a fit of depression?
(a) Her love letters from Charles.
(b) Her wedding dress.
(c) Her bridal bouquet.
(d) Her favorite books.

5. What is one of the things that Charles does to show his complete adoration of Emma?
(a) He writes her a love poem.
(b) He frames her sketches.
(c) He has a portrait painted of her by her favorite artist.
(d) He takes her to Rome.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Emma end up confiding in about her convoluted emotions?

3. What happens to Berthe when Emma returns from her meeting with Abbé Bournisien?

4. What happens when the Bovarys arrive at the theater?

5. What happens on Emma's wedding night that causes some people to think that she and her father are acting above their class?

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