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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 few patients and is worried about money.
(d) He has too many patients and cannot find enough time to treat them all.

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

3. What does Emma do to try to regain interest in her domestic responsibilities as a wife and mother?
(a) Starts going to church.
(b) All answers are correct.
(c) Removes Berthe from the care of the wet nurse.
(d) Embarks on her household chores with care.

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

5. What is Emma's emotion when she leaves Lhereux after finding out about the impending auction of her possessions?
(a) Hope.
(b) Despair.
(c) Vengeance.
(d) Ambivolence.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. After he helps the boy, how is he rewarded?

4. What kind of student was Léon while he was in school in Paris?

5. How does Rodolphe try to get on Charles' good side?

(see the answer key)

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