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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 9 | Part 2: Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Where is the center of activity in Yonville?
(a) Homais' Pharmacy.
(b) The local church.
(c) The Hotel Lion d'Or.
(d) The Bovary home.

Short Answer Questions

1. The novel begins with a description of this character's experience in school. Who is this character?

2. What causes Emma to return to Bertaux from the convent?

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

4. Where does Emma wish she had spent her honeymoon with Charles?

5. What career does Charles Bovary eventually settle on to please his mother?

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