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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Binet believe her?
(a) Because he has seen her visiting Rodolphe before.
(b) Because he knows that Rodolphe is not home.
(c) Because he knows that Emma doesn't have a dog.
(d) Because he knows that Berthe has been removed from the wet nurse.

2. What makes Emma and Rodolphe gather so much attention when they go riding?
(a) They are very clumsy on their horses.
(b) They are well-dressed and ride well.
(c) They are seen in an embrace.
(d) They ride too fast through the streets of the town.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Justin while Charles is helping Boulanger?

2. What happens to Charles' first wife?

3. What is an early routine that Charles and Emma establish as newlyweds?

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

5. Where do Charles and Emma meet?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Emma's father's reaction to her death in Part 3: Chapter 10.

2. What elements from "Lucie de Lammermoor" reflect themes or events in Emma's own life in Part 2: Chapter 15?

3. In Part 2: Chapter 9, Emma describes her emotions surrounding her relationship with Rodolphe as a "second puberty". What behaviors does she exhibit that resemble those of an adolescent?

4. In Chapter 9 the reader begins to see the more superficial side of Emma. What does Emma do in this chapter that reflects her rather tragic and wasteful life?

5. What specifically does Charles do to help Emma recover that shows his true devotion to his wife in Part 2: Chapter 13?

6. How does Emma sink even deeper in debt in Part 3: Chapter 5?

7. Monsieur Binet is able to see Emma's true nature in Part 2: Chapter 10, but does not try to create a scandal. Why do you think he chooses not to reveal her indiscretions?

8. In Chapter 1, what clues are given that Charles Bovary is a member of the middle class and is considered an "ordinary" person?

9. Homais and Charles are a study in contrasts. Explain their differences as revealed in Part 2: Chapter 11.

10. Based on the comparison Emma makes between Charles and Léon is Part 2: Chapter 5, who do you think is better suited for her and why?

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