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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 is one of the reasons Etienne thinks he might be working in the mine?
(a) he likes to mine coal
(b) he enjoys being underground
(c) he's drawn to Catherine
(d) he wants to own a coal mine

2. Where do the Grégoires live?
(a) Paris
(b) near Montsou
(c) at the village
(d) Voreux

3. What does Lantier think he must do to save Catherine?
(a) run away with her
(b) tell her parents about Chaval
(c) get rid of Chaval
(d) ask her to marry him

4. How is Chaval feeling about the relationship between Catherine and Etienne?
(a) extremely jealous
(b) enraged
(c) indifferent
(d) happy

5. What is one of the mines left working after the strike has spread?
(a) Jean-Bart
(b) Tappier-Jack
(c) Voreiux
(d) Utopedia

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the visitors feel about the Maheu children?

2. Who is Zacharie?

3. Where does Chaval go when the miners strike?

4. When did Bonnemort begin working in the mine?

5. What is Leon Grégoire's biggest concern in life?

(see the answer key)

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