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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. Why did Charles' father, Charles Denis Bartholomé Bovary, get removed from his post as an Army surgeon?
(a) He was laundering money to pay gambling debts.
(b) He had an affair with his superior's wife.
(c) He was involved in a scandal involving prescriptions.
(d) He was chronically absent from work.

2. How does Emma's behavior begin to reflect her new, more daring lifestyle?
(a) She smokes in public.
(b) All answers are correct.
(c) She speaks openly of political and religious issues.
(d) She begins wearing different fashions than she did before.

3. As Emma and Léon get to know each other, what do they originally discuss?
(a) Far away places.
(b) Medicine.
(c) Literature.
(d) Horses.

4. How does Charles eventually convince Emma to go riding with Rodolphe?
(a) She can buy new living room furniture.
(b) She can buy a new riding habit.
(c) She can take a trip to Paris afterwards.
(d) She can add a new horse to their stable.

5. Why does Rodolphe suggest that Emma should begin horseback riding with him?
(a) To test a new horse he is interested in purchasing.
(b) To improve her health.
(c) To practice for an upcoming race.
(d) To give her a chance to meet other townspeople.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the money that Charles receives from one of his clients?

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

3. When does Emma begin sneaking off to see Rodolphe?

4. How does Léon know where Emma was staying?

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

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