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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 do the miners sign up with the union?
(a) they believe Pluchart's speech
(b) they think the union will bring down the rich
(c) they have no where else to turn
(d) they think the union will feed them

2. What does Deneulin ask of Gregoire?
(a) to pay for Deneulin's schooling
(b) to marry his daughter
(c) to borrow money
(d) to invest in Gregoire's mine

3. How do the soldiers respond to the miners?
(a) fire in the air
(b) ignore them
(c) push back
(d) shoot at them

4. What do the miners demand of Mr. Hennebeau?
(a) to give them better health care
(b) to shut down the mine
(c) to leave town
(d) to have a meeting

5. How does Chaval feel about Catherine?
(a) he feels nothing
(b) he respects her
(c) he likes her
(d) he loves her

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does each supervisor or mine director get out of dealing with the miners?

3. What has come to Montsou because of the strike?

4. What is La Maheude given instead of food?

5. What does Etienne do about what he sees on his walk?

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