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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V: Chapter 1-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the owner of the Jean-Bart mine convince to stop the strike?
(a) Etienne
(b) Bonnemort
(c) Jeanlin
(d) Chaval

2. Why is the meeting of the miners and Lantier stopped early?
(a) the owners agree to the demands
(b) the police come
(c) the miners decide to end the strike
(d) the miners attack him

3. Why did the Grégoires refuse to help the miners?
(a) they believe God doesn't want them to
(b) they believe the miners spend their money unwisely
(c) they hate poor people
(d) they are almost broke themselves

4. What happens in the Maheu family as the strike is called?
(a) they steal more food
(b) it is getting poorer
(c) they are fighting among themselves
(d) it is getting smaller

5. Who intervenes at the Hennebearus' to save Cécile?
(a) Etienne
(b) Deneulin
(c) Bonnmorte
(d) Catherine

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Etienne Lantier go for a walk?

2. Where do the miners go when they leave the Hennebeaus?

3. What are the miners requesting at Hennebeau's house?

4. What do the workers do at the Hennebeaus' house?

5. Who is waiting for the Jean-Bart miners when they exit the mine?

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