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

2. Why do the supervisors fine the Maheu team?
(a) for stopping work before lunch
(b) for not meeting the daily quota
(c) for faulty timbering
(d) for talking too much

3. What does Bonnemort tell Etienne about a job at the mine?
(a) there's lots of work
(b) that they need a mechanic
(c) he could be a supervisor
(d) there's no opening for a mechanic

4. From what hereditary disease does Etienne suffer?
(a) Huntingdon
(b) diabetes
(c) weak bones
(d) alcoholism

5. Why is La Maheude upset about her family?
(a) they all work in the mine
(b) she doesn't have the money to feed them
(c) they won't listen to her
(d) they are leaving home

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the Voreux's manager?

2. With whom does Bonnemort live?

3. Who is Deneulin?

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

5. Why would visitors come to the mining village?

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