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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Emma fire her maid upon returning from the ball?
(a) Some items have been stolen.
(b) Dinner is not made.
(c) A chicken has gotten loose in the house.
(d) She has been caught drinking liquor.

2. Why is Charles unhappy during his first few weeks as Yonville's doctor?
(a) He is unable to treat a suspected outbreak of disease in the town.
(b) He wants to become a pharmacist instead.
(c) He has too many patients and cannot find enough time to treat them all.
(d) He has few patients and is worried about money.

3. Why doesn't Emma confide in the priest?
(a) Because she is late for dinner.
(b) Because she decides to go shopping instead.
(c) Because she decides to confide in Charles instead.
(d) Because he does not have a compassionate nature.

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

5. How does Homais want Charles to help him?
(a) By taking over the pharmacy once he retires.
(b) By helping him study to become a doctor.
(c) By overseeing his advice to clients.
(d) By helping him write a speech for a prestigious scientific society.

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

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

8. Who does Emma meet on her way to visit the wet nurse?
(a) Charles.
(b) Monsieur Homais.
(c) Léon.
(d) Charles' father.

9. How old was Emma when she was sent to the convent to study?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 13.
(d) 18.

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

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

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

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

14. Who does Charles have come to visit Emma to help her out of her depression?
(a) Vicomte.
(b) Emma's father.
(c) His mother.
(d) Justin.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Emma next see Monsieur Binet?

3. What gift does Emma receive from one of Charles' patients?

4. Why don't the fireworks go off at the end of the agricultural fair?

5. How does Emma spend her engagement period to Charles?

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