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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 they don't know he's sick
(b) so he won't get anything on them
(c) so he won't scare them
(d) so he won't be embarrassed

2. What is the old aristocratic tradition as far as handling money?
(a) spend a lot of money for status
(b) don't worry about money
(c) let someone else handle your money
(d) use capital wisely and moderately

3. Who is the overman who hires Étienne Lantier?
(a) Jaques
(b) Phillipe
(c) Danseart
(d) Dom Gernera

4. Where did Léon Grégoire get his money?
(a) stealing
(b) good investments
(c) from his wife
(d) inheritance

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the type of people who tend to go to the Advantage?

2. When did Bonnemort begin working in the mine?

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

4. Why is the innkeeper friendly with Etienne?

5. What does Bonnemort tell Etienne about a job at the mine?

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