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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What memento does Emma burn in a fit of depression?
(a) Her love letters from Charles.
(b) Her favorite books.
(c) Her wedding dress.
(d) Her bridal bouquet.

5. Where in Yonville is Homais waiting for the Bovarys to arrive?
(a) The local church.
(b) Homais' Pharmacy.
(c) The Hotel Lion d'Or.
(d) The Bovary home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the things that Charles does to show his complete adoration of Emma?

2. What happens on Emma's wedding night that causes some people to think that she and her father are acting above their class?

3. After she throws herself into domestic life, how does Emma's appearance change?

4. What does Emma do to try to regain interest in her domestic responsibilities as a wife and mother?

5. Why is Charles unhappy during his first few weeks as Yonville's doctor?

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