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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. What does Emma throw out of the cab at the end of the day?
(a) A bouquet of flowers.
(b) Her wedding ring.
(c) Her veil.
(d) Her torn-up letter to Léon.

2. Why is Abbé Bournisien distracted when Emma comes to see him?
(a) He is late for dinner.
(b) He is distracted by some misbehaving boys.
(c) He has just spoken to Léon.
(d) He is awaiting another confessor.

3. What makes Emma and Rodolphe gather so much attention when they go riding?
(a) They are seen in an embrace.
(b) They ride too fast through the streets of the town.
(c) They are very clumsy on their horses.
(d) They are well-dressed and ride well.

4. Where do Emma and Léon decide to meet each other?
(a) On a boat.
(b) At Léon's apartment.
(c) At the cathedral.
(d) At Léon's office.

5. How does Emma try to recuperate from her illness after a talk with Abbé Bournisien?
(a) By rediscovering religion.
(b) By returning to horseback riding.
(c) By painting portraits of her family.
(d) By reading poetry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides his wife's illness, what other factor in Charles' life is causing him stress?

2. What seems to disappoint Emma about her pregnancy and the birth of her child, Berthe?

3. Why don't the fireworks go off at the end of the agricultural fair?

4. Who does Emma meet on her way to visit the wet nurse?

5. Where is the center of activity in Yonville?

(see the answer key)

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