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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Bonnemort live?
(a) his daughter
(b) no one
(c) his wife
(d) his son

2. What is the new capitalistic trend concerning money?
(a) put the money in a bank
(b) give money to poor people
(c) put the capital to work and maximize profit
(d) invest in speculation

3. Who is Deneulin?
(a) Catherine's boyfriend
(b) the manager of the mine
(c) a miner in Voreux
(d) Grégoire's cousin

4. Who is the overman who hires Étienne Lantier?
(a) Danseart
(b) Jaques
(c) Dom Gernera
(d) Phillipe

5. What does Bonnemort mean?
(a) bad future
(b) good luck
(c) good death
(d) sturdy man

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Bonnemort delaying his retirement?

2. What is the atmosphere like in the Maheu household?

3. What is Leon Grégoire's biggest concern in life?

4. Where does La Maheude go to ask for help?

5. What does Chaval do as Etienne is getting ready to kiss Catherine?

(see the answer key)

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