View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the Maheus invite Etienne to live with them?
(a) they need more money
(b) the oldest child left home
(c) Catherine wants to marry him
(d) they need help with the house

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

3. Who is Souvarine?
(a) Etienne's team leader
(b) a Russian anarchist
(c) Chaval's brother
(d) Catherine's boyfriend

4. How does the union help the miners?
(a) it brings in people to help the miners win
(b) it provides money
(c) it doesn't
(d) it provides food

5. What is Leon Grégoire's biggest concern in life?
(a) keeping his wife happy
(b) maintaining his lifestyle
(c) staying healthy
(d) his son marrying well

Short Answer Questions

1. During the last part of the strike what are many of the miners' children doing?

2. Why can't Bonnemort work inside the Voreux anymore?

3. How do the visitors treat the people in the village?

4. Why does Etienne Lantier go for a walk?

5. How does Etienne become a good hewer?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 242 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample