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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part VI: Chapter 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the miners demand of Mr. Hennebeau?
(a) to leave town
(b) to give them better health care
(c) to shut down the mine
(d) to have a meeting

2. How does Léon Grégoire make his money?
(a) from the mine profits
(b) he's a banker
(c) from the grocery store
(d) he's a trader

3. How do the miners leave if the cable is cut?
(a) ride the mine carts
(b) walk the tunnel
(c) ropes thrown down
(d) safety ladders

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

5. What causes an explosion at the Jean-Bart mine?
(a) coal dust igniting
(b) timbers that catch on fire
(c) dynamite lit by miners
(d) a fired lamp

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who goes with Chaval when he leaves the Voreux?

3. Why do the miners organize a meeting in the forest?

4. Why is Bonnemort delaying his retirement?

5. Of what does Lantier try to convince Deneulin?

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