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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 does Bonnemort mean?
(a) sturdy man
(b) good death
(c) good luck
(d) bad future

2. Where does La Maheude go to ask for help?
(a) the Grégoires
(b) the bank
(c) the charity center
(d) the priest

3. Why does Chaval almost instantly dislike Etienne?
(a) he's jealous of him
(b) he reminds him of his father
(c) he feels like Etienne is too smart
(d) he feels superior to him

4. What is the house number where Bonnemort lives?
(a) number 24
(b) number 16
(c) number 18
(d) number 33

5. What does Etienne see during his walk?
(a) the mine being worked
(b) the rape of Catherine
(c) stealing from the grocery store
(d) the rape of La Maheude

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bonnemort go outside to cough when the visitors are there?

2. How does Etienne feel about the miners with whom he is working?

3. Why can't Bonnemort work inside the Voreux anymore?

4. How do the visitors treat the people in the village?

5. How are the miners presented to the visitors?

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