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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. What major character is killed at the confrontation at the mine?
(a) Chaval
(b) Deneulin
(c) Maheu
(d) Etienne

2. What do the miners decide to do about Jean-Bart?
(a) work there
(b) shut it down
(c) destroy it
(d) kill the owner

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

4. Who comes to the Maheu house with food for the family?
(a) Jacques
(b) Jeanlin
(c) Catherine
(d) Bonnemort

5. Where does La Maheude go to ask for help?
(a) the Grégoires
(b) the priest
(c) the bank
(d) the charity center

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Alzire?

2. Why is La Maheude upset about her family?

3. Where does Lantier hide?

4. What are the Hennebeaus doing the day the miners go on strike?

5. Who is the Voreux's manager?

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