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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Etienne see during his walk?
(a) the rape of Catherine
(b) stealing from the grocery store
(c) the mine being worked
(d) the rape of La Maheude

2. What does Chaval announce when he comes to the Advantage during the strike?
(a) he will return to work
(b) he is going to marry Catherine
(c) he's now a supervisor
(d) he's going to Paris

3. What does Hennebeau tell the miners?
(a) he'll suspend rent payments on the homes
(b) he'll raise their salary
(c) he'll lower the prices in the grocery store
(d) he'll talk to his superiors

4. Where does La Maheude go to ask for help?
(a) the priest
(b) the bank
(c) the charity center
(d) the Grégoires

5. What has come to Montsou because of the strike?
(a) the mine owners
(b) the army
(c) the governor
(d) private detectives

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the miners sign up with the union?

2. Who is Deneulin?

3. Why does Etienne Lantier go for a walk?

4. What do the miners do to the soldiers?

5. What are the Hennebeaus doing the day the miners go on strike?

(see the answer key)

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