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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What causes Emma to return to Bertaux from the convent?
(a) Her father died.
(b) She fell in love.
(c) Her mother died.
(d) She lost her faith.

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

5. Who came to the convent to tell fantastic stories to the girls there?
(a) A visiting priest.
(b) A spinster who helped with the sewing.
(c) Félicité.
(d) Leon Dupuis.

6. 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) To be closer to Emma's parents.
(d) Due to Emma's poor health.

7. What do the Bovarys discover about their new home?
(a) It is infested with mice.
(b) It is a mere cottage and not up to Emma's standards.
(c) It still has boarders living in it.
(d) It is well-designed but in disarray.

8. What event does Homais disclose is coming to Yonville?
(a) A display of scientific artifacts.
(b) A traveling circus.
(c) A fashion show.
(d) A large agricultural exhibition.

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

10. Upon the arrival of the Bovarys in Yonville, what does Homais do?
(a) Invites himself to dinner with them.
(b) Asks the Bovarys to stay with him.
(c) Kisses Emma and causes a scandal.
(d) Tells Charles his services are no longer needed.

11. What is the name of the town clerk who boards with the Homais family and is incredibly bored with the provincial life in Yonville?
(a) Léon Dupuis.
(b) Monsieur Binet.
(c) The previous doctor.
(d) Abbé Bournisien.

12. Where does Léon want to go to finish his law studies?
(a) Rome.
(b) America.
(c) London.
(d) Paris.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Charles and Emma first live together as husband and wife?

2. How does Charles eventually convince Emma to go riding with Rodolphe?

3. What is Monsieur Homais' nephew Justin's future career?

4. Why is Emma unhappy when she is no longer at the convent?

5. What is the main topic of conversation at Emma's first dinner in Yonville?

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