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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When he visits Emma in Yonville, where does Léon first meet her?
(a) In Monsieur Binet's room.
(b) At the Homais home.
(c) In Charles' office.
(d) In the lane behind her garden.

2. Why does Emma want to convince Charles to take the case?
(a) She wants him to become a success.
(b) She needs the money to pay back a loan from Lhereux.
(c) She feels bad for the boy and wants him to get better.
(d) She wants Charles out of the way so she can spend more time with Rodolphe.

3. What annoys Emma about Charles during the performance?
(a) He leaves without her.
(b) He sings along.
(c) He keeps talking to her.
(d) He falls asleep.

4. Once she gets a bit of money what does Emma purchase from Lhereux?
(a) Medical equipment for Charles.
(b) New clothes for Berthe.
(c) New draperies and a carpet.
(d) Furnishings for Léon's apartment.

5. What does Emma threaten to do to her beloved piano?
(a) Give it to Hippolyte.
(b) Donate it to charity.
(c) Sell it.
(d) Burn it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Léon find on their boat ride that makes the boatman tell them about his previous customers?

2. Who do Charles and Emma run into at the opera?

3. How does Flaubert describe Emma's three days with Léon in Rouen?

4. What bad news does Homais break to Emma?

5. How does Emma try to raise the money to pay off her debts?

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