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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. Why does Bonnemort go outside to cough when the visitors are there?
(a) so he won't scare them
(b) so he won't be embarrassed
(c) so he won't get anything on them
(d) so they don't know he's sick

2. With whom does Bonnemort live?
(a) his daughter
(b) his wife
(c) no one
(d) his son

3. How do the visitors feel about the Maheu children?
(a) they are stupid
(b) they are frightful
(c) they are funny
(d) they are delightful

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

5. Why can't Bonnemort work inside the Voreux anymore?
(a) he is sick and disabled
(b) he is not able to think due to a brain injury
(c) his leg is broken
(d) he is too old

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Chaval feel about Catherine?

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

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

4. Who brings in friends from Paris to see the mining town?

5. How many grandchildren does Bonnemort have?

(see the answer key)

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