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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 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.

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

3. Where do Charles and Emma first live together as husband and wife?
(a) England.
(b) Paris.
(c) Charles' home at Tostes.
(d) Emma's home at Bertaux.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Charles and Emma meet?

2. Why doesn't Emma buy anything from Monsieur Lhereux?

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

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

5. Who does Charles have come to visit Emma to help her out of her depression?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the differences between Homais' and Abbé Bournisien's views on religion in Part 3: Chapter 9.

2. Charles continually sacrifices to make his wife happy. Do you think this shows true selflessness or foolishness?

3. How does Emma show in Chapter 4 that makes her wedding guests concerned about her?

4. 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?

5. Do you think that Emma's suicide attempt in Part 2: Chapter 13 is a sign of her true love and devotion for Rodolphe or of disappointment in the the realization that her dream of a better life is over?

6. How has Emma's reputation been ruined by Part 3: Chapter 6?

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

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

9. How does Emma's funeral in Part 3: Chapter 9 compare with Emma's day-to-day life?

10. Compare and contrast Emma's and Charles' initial perceptions of their marriage in Chapter 5.

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