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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. From what hereditary disease does Etienne suffer?
(a) Huntingdon
(b) diabetes
(c) weak bones
(d) alcoholism

2. Why is Bonnemort delaying his retirement?
(a) he has too many children to feed
(b) to earn more money for retirement
(c) he wants to keep his grandchildren safe
(d) he likes working

3. What does Chaval do as Etienne is getting ready to kiss Catherine?
(a) dumps water on Etienne
(b) hits Etienne
(c) slips between them
(d) pulls Catherine away

4. Why is the innkeeper friendly with Etienne?
(a) Etienne buys everyone drinks
(b) he knows Pluchart
(c) he likes new people
(d) he has money

5. What are the type of people who tend to go to the Advantage?
(a) older men
(b) dissatified workers
(c) young people
(d) mine management

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Etienne do about what he sees on his walk?

3. Why does Chaval almost instantly dislike Etienne?

4. What is the old aristocratic tradition as far as handling money?

5. Where does Etienne Lantier arrive the night at the beginning of the novel?

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