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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the townspeople believe Justin spends so much time at the Bovary home?
(a) Because he has a crush on the maid.
(b) Because he wants to become a doctor like Charles.
(c) Because he no longer wants to work for his uncle.
(d) Because he is in love with Emma.

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

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

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

5. Why doesn't Emma buy anything from Monsieur Lhereux?
(a) She is too ill to buy anything.
(b) She doesn't want to spend the money.
(c) She wants to wait for Charles to help her decide what to purchase.
(d) He offends her with his coarse manner.

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

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

8. Why does Charles think he and Emma should move?
(a) Due to the political turmoil in the area.
(b) To be closer to his parents.
(c) Due to Emma's poor health.
(d) To be closer to Emma's parents.

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

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

11. 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 serves wine only to the wealthy guests.
(b) She forgets to say "thank you" to her guests.
(c) She refuses to allow wedding pranks to be played on her.
(d) She leaves early without saying goodbye.

12. How do Emma and Rodolphe begin communicating in the early days of their affair?
(a) By paintings they draw for each other.
(b) By talking through her open bedroom window.
(c) By exchanging letters.
(d) By code unknowingly transmitted by Justin.

13. What is one of Emma's favorite pastimes?
(a) Reading romance novels.
(b) Gardening.
(c) Carving figurines.
(d) Writing letters.

14. Where is the ball held where Emma meets Vicomte?
(a) At Charles' home at Tostes.
(b) At Emma and Charles' home at Les Bertaux.
(c) La Vaubyessard.
(d) At her parents' home at Bertaux.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During the fair, a woman wins a monetary award for what remarkable achievement?

2. What does Charles find when he helps riders repair their cart?

3. What is Monsieur Binet doing when Emma runs into him on the way to visit Rodolphe?

4. After Léon leaves to continue his studies, how does Emma cope with the loss?

5. After running into Binet, what do Emma and Rodolphe decide to do?

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