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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 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 are almost broke themselves
(d) they hate poor people

2. Who is Léon Grégoire?
(a) an important investor in the mine
(b) the Maheus' cousin
(c) Chaval's father
(d) the night watchman

3. Why does Chaval believe he owns Catherine?
(a) because he gives her money
(b) because they are engaged
(c) because he is older than she
(d) because he took her virginity

4. What does Maheu ask of Hennebeau?
(a) to be made a supervisor in the mine
(b) to join the union
(c) for money to feed his family
(d) justice and for bread every day

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Léon Grégoire get his money?

2. What does Hennebeau tell the miners?

3. Why is Deneulin failing in his business?

4. What does the mine owners announce Négrel is doing?

5. What does Deneulin ask of Gregoire?

(see the answer key)

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