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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 does the mine owners announce Négrel is doing?
(a) nothing
(b) going to shut down the mine permanently
(c) going to revamp the mine
(d) going to bring back foreign miners

2. Who brings in friends from Paris to see the mining town?
(a) Moretie
(b) Mrs. Hennebeau
(c) Deneulin
(d) the Grégoires

3. Why does Lantier set up a meeting with the miners?
(a) to decide what to do
(b) to end the strike
(c) to encourage them
(d) to distribute food

4. What is hiding like for Etienne?
(a) difficult
(b) like a game
(c) it has no effect on him
(d) fun

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the miners do to the soldiers?

3. Why does Bonnemort go outside to cough when the visitors are there?

4. Why does Chaval believe he owns Catherine?

5. What major character is killed at the confrontation at the mine?

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