Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Madame Bovary Novel

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    What is the fate of Emma Bovary at the end of the novel?

    • She becomes rich and renowned.
    • She leaves her husband and runs away.
    • She is imprisoned for crimes.
    • She dies by poisoning herself.
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Test Your Knowledge of Gustave Flaubert's masterpiece Madame Bovary with our engaging Quiz! Delve into the world of this seminal work of literary realism with this thought-provoking Madame Bovary Quiz. Take the Quiz to explore the eponymous character of this renowned novel and the scandal, romance, and tragedy that make up her story.

In this Quiz, we'll put your understanding of 'Madame Bovary' to the test. From the novel's controversies to its characters and the literary movements it's associated with, each question will challenge your knowledge of this classic work. Are you ready to embark on a journey through provincial life, passion, and desire? Take the Madame Bovary Quiz now and see if you can emerge as a true 'Madame Bovary' aficionado!

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  • 2. 

    What is the occupation of Emma Bovary's husband?

    • Lawyer

    • Doctor

    • Merchant

    • Farmer

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  • 3. 

    Who is Léon Dupuis?

    • Emma Bovary's best friend

    • Emma Bovary's lover

    • Emma Bovary's brother

    • Emma Bovary's employer

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  • 4. 

    What is the name of Emma Bovary's daughter?

    • Louise

    • Caroline

    • Berthe

    • Sophie

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  • 5. 

    What does Emma buy on credit from the merchant Lheureux?

    • Art supplies

    • Luxury goods and clothing

    • Farm equipment

    • Educational books

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  • 6. 

    What is the function of Monsieur Homais in the novel?

    • He is Emma Bovary's father.

    • He is Emma Bovary's employer.

    • He is Emma Bovary's confidante.

    • He is a pharmacist.

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  • 7. 

    Where is the novel Madame Bovary set?

    • Paris, France

    • London, England

    • Madrid, Spain

    • Yonville, France

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  • 8. 

    Who takes care of Emma and Charles's daughter after their deaths?

    • An impoverished aunt

    • A wealthy neighbor

    • The local priest

    • A distant relative

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  • 9. 

    What was Emma Bovary's maiden name?

    • Dupuis

    • Boulanger

    • Caron

    • Rouault

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  • 10. 

    What was the novel's original title, published in French?

    • "Madame Bouvard: Romantic Visions"

    • "Emma's Escapade"

    • "Madame Bovary: Provincial Manners"

    • "Parisian Affairs: Love and Despair"

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  • 11. 

    Who is the first lover of Emma Bovary?

    • León Dupuis

    • Monsieur Homais

    • Charles Bovary

    • Rodolphe Boulanger

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  • 12. 

    For what crime is Emma Bovary's husband called to treat a patient?

    • Attempted murder

    • Theft

    • Poisoning

    • Suicide

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  • 13. 

    When was Gustave Flaubert acquitted in the trial over "Madame Bovary"?

    • 15 December 1856

    • 7 February 1857

    • 1 October 1856

    • 1 November 1857

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  • 14. 

    What is the novel's narrative style?

    • First-person point of view

    • Third-person limited point of view

    • Third-person omniscient point of view

    • Second-person point of view

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  • 15. 

    Who is Emma Bovary's confidante and close friend?

    • Monsieur Homais

    • Madame Lefrancois

    • Berthe

    • Madame Bovary has no close confidante

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