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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many grandchildren does Bonnemort have?
(a) ten
(b) seven
(c) four
(d) nine

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

3. 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

4. What is the mining settlement called where the novel takes place?
(a) Verus De
(b) Two Hundred and Forty
(c) Village de Mine
(d) Two Hundred

5. What is the new capitalistic trend concerning money?
(a) put the money in a bank
(b) invest in speculation
(c) put the capital to work and maximize profit
(d) give money to poor people

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the old aristocratic tradition as far as handling money?

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

3. Where does Etienne Lantier arrive the night at the beginning of the novel?

4. What is one of the reasons Etienne thinks he might be working in the mine?

5. What does the grocer want in order to help La Maheude?

(see the answer key)

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