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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 Etienne suggest the workers create?
(a) a different shift system
(b) a way to rotate workers
(c) a health plan
(d) a provident fund

2. Why did the Grégoires refuse to help the miners?
(a) they are almost broke themselves
(b) they hate poor people
(c) they believe God doesn't want them to
(d) they believe the miners spend their money unwisely

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

4. What does the grocer want in order to help La Maheude?
(a) La Maheude to work for him
(b) La Maheude to sleep with him
(c) one of La Maheude's family heirlooms
(d) Catherine to come to the store

5. What does Etienne see during his walk?
(a) the rape of Catherine
(b) the mine being worked
(c) the rape of La Maheude
(d) stealing from the grocery store

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Etienne Lantier?

2. What is one of the mines left working after the strike has spread?

3. What is the name of Bonnemort's family?

4. Who is the overman who hires Étienne Lantier?

5. Why do the miners hate the supervisors?

(see the answer key)

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