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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV: Chapter 1-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bonnemort tell Etienne about a job at the mine?
(a) that they need a mechanic
(b) there's no opening for a mechanic
(c) he could be a supervisor
(d) there's lots of work

2. How do the other miners see Etienne at work?
(a) as lazy
(b) as too hard working
(c) as stupid
(d) as an educated person

3. How does each supervisor or mine director get out of dealing with the miners?
(a) they get police protection
(b) they ignore them
(c) they leave town
(d) they claim to have no authority

4. When did Bonnemort begin working in the mine?
(a) at 12 years old
(b) at 16 years old
(c) at 8 years old
(d) at 5 years old

5. What does Etienne create with advice from his friend Pluchart?
(a) a new way to hew
(b) a new pay system
(c) a new system of managment
(d) a workers' union

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the supervisors fine the Maheu team?

2. How many members of the Maheu family work in the mines?

3. What does Hennebeau tell the miners?

4. What do the workers do at the Hennebeaus' house?

5. Who is Zacharie?

(see the answer key)

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