Germinal Summary

1)

What does Souvarine think is the solution to the miners' problems? (from Part III: Chapter 1-5)

working harder

banding together

prayer

total destruction of everything

2)

After the miners return to work, what is happening in the mine that the supervisors ignore? (from Part VII: Chapter 1-6)

fighting

leaking water

build up of coal dust

nothing

3)

How do the mine owners lower the workers' pay in October? (from Part III: Chapter 1-5)

disguises it as a new mode of payment due

adds new fines

adds new taxes

makes the carts larger

4)

What happens to Etienne's relationship with Catherine when he moves into her home? (from Part III: Chapter 1-5)

it becomes physical

it falls apart

nothing

it gets stronger

5)

Why do the activist miners say they have decided to leave the Advantage? (from Part III: Chapter 1-5)

the police hang out there

it's too small

because of warm beer and bad soup

too many management types

6)

Who do the women go to for food? (from Part IV: Chapter 1-7)

Chaval

Maigrat

Deneulin

the church

7)

What have the miners gained with the strike? (from Part VII: Chapter 1-6)

better food

better housing

higher wages

nothing

8)

What is Hennebeau made in Paris? (from Part VII: Chapter 1-6)

a governor

the major

Officer of the Legion of Honor

an Officer of the foreign legion

9)

By January, what problem do the striking miners face? (from Part IV: Chapter 1-7)

lack of sunshine

thugs beating them up

owners destroying the mines

cold and hunger

10)

For what does Maheu get scolded by his boss? (from Part III: Chapter 1-5)

being late to work

leaving a rotten timber in place

having Etienne live with them

dropping a cart

11)

Why does Etienne come out from hiding? (from Part VI: Chapter 1-5)

Catherine and he are to be married

Chaval found out where he is

he wants to see sunlight

he thinks the police quit looking for him

12)

How does the union help the miners? (from Part IV: Chapter 1-7)

it doesn't

it provides money

it provides food

it brings in people to help the miners win

13)

Who is Rasseneur? (from Part III: Chapter 1-5)

the owner of the Jolly Roger

the owner of the Advantage

the manager of Jean-Bart

the owner of Jean-Bart

14)

What major character is killed at the confrontation at the mine? (from Part VI: Chapter 1-5)

Maheu

Etienne

Chaval

Deneulin

15)

How do the other miners see Etienne at work? (from Part III: Chapter 1-5)

as too hard working

as lazy

as stupid

as an educated person

16)

Where do the miners go when they leave the Hennebeaus? (from Part V: Chapter 1-6)

to the grocery store

home

to the tavern

to church

17)

How do the soldiers respond to the miners? (from Part VI: Chapter 1-5)

shoot at them

fire in the air

push back

ignore them

18)

Of what does Lantier try to convince Deneulin? (from Part V: Chapter 1-6)

to fire Chaval

to keep Jean-Bart running

that all mines must strike

to take on more miners

19)

What does Souvarine tell Etienne he's going to do? (from Part VII: Chapter 1-6)

get married

leave soon

sabotage the mine

buy a coal mine

20)

Who does the crowd of miners on the surface hear yelling for help? (from Part VII: Chapter 1-6)

no one

survivors

the horses

Negrel

21)

Why is the meeting of the miners and Lantier stopped early? (from Part IV: Chapter 1-7)

the owners agree to the demands

the miners decide to end the strike

the miners attack him

the police come

22)

What do the Montsou miners do at the Mirou pit? (from Part V: Chapter 1-6)

try to force the workers to stop

burn it

nothing

destroy it

23)

What do the miners decide to do about Jean-Bart? (from Part IV: Chapter 1-7)

kill the owner

work there

destroy it

shut it down

24)

What happens to Maigrat when he runs from the miners? (from Part V: Chapter 1-6)

he sprains his ankle

he gets away

he is killed

he gets beat up

25)

Who is Zacharie? (from Part III: Chapter 1-5)

the oldest Maheu child

Chaval's brother

Etienne's cousin

a young street vendor

Germinal | Quiz

Germinal | Quiz

What does Souvarine think is the solution to the miners' problems? (from Part III: Chapter 1-5)

After the miners return to work, what is happening in the mine that the supervisors ignore? (from Part VII: Chapter 1-6)

How do the mine owners lower the workers' pay in October? (from Part III: Chapter 1-5)

What happens to Etienne's relationship with Catherine when he moves into her home? (from Part III: Chapter 1-5)

Why do the activist miners say they have decided to leave the Advantage? (from Part III: Chapter 1-5)

Who do the women go to for food? (from Part IV: Chapter 1-7)

What have the miners gained with the strike? (from Part VII: Chapter 1-6)

What is Hennebeau made in Paris? (from Part VII: Chapter 1-6)

By January, what problem do the striking miners face? (from Part IV: Chapter 1-7)

For what does Maheu get scolded by his boss? (from Part III: Chapter 1-5)

Why does Etienne come out from hiding? (from Part VI: Chapter 1-5)

How does the union help the miners? (from Part IV: Chapter 1-7)

Who is Rasseneur? (from Part III: Chapter 1-5)

What major character is killed at the confrontation at the mine? (from Part VI: Chapter 1-5)

How do the other miners see Etienne at work? (from Part III: Chapter 1-5)

Where do the miners go when they leave the Hennebeaus? (from Part V: Chapter 1-6)

How do the soldiers respond to the miners? (from Part VI: Chapter 1-5)

Of what does Lantier try to convince Deneulin? (from Part V: Chapter 1-6)

What does Souvarine tell Etienne he's going to do? (from Part VII: Chapter 1-6)

Who does the crowd of miners on the surface hear yelling for help? (from Part VII: Chapter 1-6)

Why is the meeting of the miners and Lantier stopped early? (from Part IV: Chapter 1-7)

What do the Montsou miners do at the Mirou pit? (from Part V: Chapter 1-6)

What do the miners decide to do about Jean-Bart? (from Part IV: Chapter 1-7)

What happens to Maigrat when he runs from the miners? (from Part V: Chapter 1-6)

Who is Zacharie? (from Part III: Chapter 1-5)