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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapter 1-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Bonnemort begin working in the mine?
(a) at 5 years old
(b) at 12 years old
(c) at 8 years old
(d) at 16 years old

2. By what name does Bonnemort's daughter-in-law go?
(a) Cecelia
(b) La Maheude
(c) Dominique
(d) Isabella

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Bonnemort's family?

2. How many grandchildren does Bonnemort have?

3. What is the mining settlement called where the novel takes place?

4. Why was Etienne fired from his previous job?

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

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