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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. Why would visitors come to the mining village?
(a) they're related to some mine investors
(b) they are related to Mrs. Hennebeau
(c) they want to see how poor people live
(d) they aren't wealthy enough for Paris

2. What does Pluchart say are the union's goals?
(a) to make everyone rich
(b) to destroy the mines
(c) to help all people, rich and poor
(d) the emancipation of the workers

3. Why is life at the Maheus so difficult?
(a) Bonnemorte has died
(b) no food or heat
(c) LaMaheude is crippled
(d) Catherine is dying

4. Why is Deneulin failing in his business?
(a) he is stupid
(b) his accountant steals from him
(c) he has lazy workers
(d) he lacks management skills

5. How does Lantier try to help the negotiation process?
(a) keeping food from the wealthy
(b) killing a mine owner
(c) destroying a mine shaft
(d) meeting with Hennebeau

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Etienne come out from hiding?

2. How are the miners presented to the visitors?

3. Who do the women go to for food?

4. What does Deneulin ask of Gregoire?

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

(see the answer key)

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