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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Monsieur Rouault compensate Charles for setting his leg?
(a) He gives him a horse.
(b) He gives him a house on his estate.
(c) He gives him 75 francs and a turkey.
(d) He gives him 5 francs.

3. What happens to Berthe when Emma returns from her meeting with Abbé Bournisien?
(a) She goes to stay with Emma's father.
(b) She falls and cuts her face.
(c) She is sent back to stay with the wet nurse.
(d) She becomes feverish and needs medical care.

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

5. Where does Emma next see Monsieur Binet?
(a) At Rodolphe's.
(b) At the Homais'.
(c) At Charles' office.
(d) At her house, talking to Charles.

6. What seems to set Rodolphe apart from other men at the fair?
(a) He is very talkative and engages everyone he meets in conversation.
(b) He is very elaborately dressed.
(c) He rides a horse through the fair.
(d) He is dressed very poorly.

7. How does Rodolphe try to get on Charles' good side?
(a) By bringing him gifts.
(b) By addressing him as "Doctor" when he walks into a room.
(c) By giving him a bonus check for services rendered.
(d) By recommending his services to other upper class clients around town.

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

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

10. Who does Emma end up confiding in about her convoluted emotions?
(a) Charles.
(b) Justin.
(c) Léon.
(d) Her maid.

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

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

13. How many different beds does Emma realize that she has slept in during her short life?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 10.
(d) 4.

14. After she throws herself into domestic life, how does Emma's appearance change?
(a) She grows very thin.
(b) She drastically cuts her hair.
(c) She gains a lot of weight from eating too much.
(d) She becomes pregnant again.

15. What seems to disappoint Emma about her pregnancy and the birth of her child, Berthe?
(a) All answers are correct.
(b) She cannot afford to buy the layette that she wants.
(c) It provides one more attachment to a middle-class, provincial life.
(d) It is a girl and not a boy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Emma when she was sent to the convent to study?

2. Who comes to stay with the Bovarys after the birth of their child?

3. Why do the townspeople believe Justin spends so much time at the Bovary home?

4. Where does Léon want to go to finish his law studies?

5. Where is the ball held where Emma meets Vicomte?

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