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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The novel begins with a description of this character's experience in school. Who is this character?
(a) Emma Bovary.
(b) Justin.
(c) Leon Dupuis.
(d) Charles Bovary.

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

3. What is Monsieur Binet doing when Emma runs into him on the way to visit Rodolphe?
(a) Duck hunting.
(b) Spying on Emma.
(c) Collecting unpaid taxes from Rodolphe's neighbor.
(d) Farming.

4. Why does Charles think he and Emma should move?
(a) Due to the political turmoil in the area.
(b) Due to Emma's poor health.
(c) To be closer to Emma's parents.
(d) To be closer to his parents.

5. What does Emma want Charles to buy for Hippolyte?
(a) A grave marker.
(b) A new horse.
(c) A cottage.
(d) Two wooden legs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Charles leave Emma during the opera?

2. What language does Emma decide she should learn to make herself feel better?

3. How has Lhereux ruined the life of a local townsman?

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

5. Why doesn't Emma confide in the priest?

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