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

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

3. For what is Etienne hired?
(a) as a hewer
(b) as a loader
(c) as a carpenter
(d) as a horse tender

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chaval do as Etienne is getting ready to kiss Catherine?

2. Who is the Voreux's manager?

3. From what hereditary disease does Etienne suffer?

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

5. What is the atmosphere like in the Maheu household?

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