Madame Bovary Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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Madame Bovary Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Monsieur Lhereux try to sell to Emma?
(a) Shoes.
(b) Books.
(c) Dry goods and linens.
(d) Produce.

2. What present does Emma give to Léon?
(a) Some exotic plants.
(b) An ornate coverlet.
(c) A journal.
(d) A puppy.

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

4. What happens on Emma's wedding night that causes some people to think that she and her father are acting above their class?
(a) She refuses to allow wedding pranks to be played on her.
(b) She leaves early without saying goodbye.
(c) She forgets to say "thank you" to her guests.
(d) She serves wine only to the wealthy guests.

5. How long does it take Monsieur Rouault to begin walking after he has broken his leg?
(a) 4 days.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 46 days.

6. What is the main topic of conversation at Emma's first dinner in Yonville?
(a) Medicine and the weather.
(b) Local town gossip.
(c) Political upheaval.
(d) Religion.

7. How does Charles eventually convince Emma to go riding with Rodolphe?
(a) She can take a trip to Paris afterwards.
(b) She can add a new horse to their stable.
(c) She can buy new living room furniture.
(d) She can buy a new riding habit.

8. Why don't the fireworks go off at the end of the agricultural fair?
(a) Some local boys have stolen them.
(b) The speeches go too long, and there isn't time to set them off.
(c) They have gotten wet.
(d) They were bought from a disreputable seller.

9. What is Monsieur Binet doing when Emma runs into him on the way to visit Rodolphe?
(a) Collecting unpaid taxes from Rodolphe's neighbor.
(b) Spying on Emma.
(c) Farming.
(d) Duck hunting.

10. Why does Rodolphe suggest that Emma should begin horseback riding with him?
(a) To practice for an upcoming race.
(b) To give her a chance to meet other townspeople.
(c) To test a new horse he is interested in purchasing.
(d) To improve her health.

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

12. What is an early routine that Charles and Emma establish as newlyweds?
(a) They take long horseback rides together.
(b) They always write letters to each other.
(c) They eat together and take walks together.
(d) They read romance novels together.

13. The novel begins with a description of this character's experience in school. Who is this character?
(a) Justin.
(b) Charles Bovary.
(c) Emma Bovary.
(d) Leon Dupuis.

14. What city does Emma dream of visiting by tracing maps of it?
(a) New York.
(b) Rome.
(c) Paris.
(d) London.

15. What does Charles find when he helps riders repair their cart?
(a) A book of poetry.
(b) A gold coin.
(c) A rose.
(d) A cigar case.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many guests do Emma and Charles have at their wedding?

3. What is the primary activity of the weekly Sunday parties at the Homais home?

4. What is one of the things that Charles does to show his complete adoration of Emma?

5. Why doesn't Emma confide in the priest?

(see the answer keys)

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