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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 is Bonnemort delaying his retirement?
(a) he likes working
(b) he wants to keep his grandchildren safe
(c) to earn more money for retirement
(d) he has too many children to feed

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

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) there's lots of work
(d) he could be a supervisor

4. Where does Etienne Lantier arrive the night at the beginning of the novel?
(a) the Voreux mining pit
(b) Marsellies
(c) America
(d) Paris

5. What type of job did Etienne have previously?
(a) an artist
(b) an engineer
(c) a mechanic
(d) a manager

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Etienne Lantier go for a walk?

2. Where did Léon Grégoire get his money?

3. For what is Etienne hired?

4. Where does Etienne go to rent a room?

5. How old is Etienne Lantier?

(see the answer key)

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