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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. How does Etienne feel about the miners with whom he is working?
(a) judgmental
(b) irritated
(c) compassionate
(d) superior

2. What type of work does Bonnemort do for the mine?
(a) carter
(b) runs the cable
(c) tends the horses
(d) picker

3. Why is Bonnemort delaying his retirement?
(a) he wants to keep his grandchildren safe
(b) he likes working
(c) to earn more money for retirement
(d) he has too many children to feed

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

5. How old is Etienne Lantier?
(a) about 21
(b) about 30
(c) about 40
(d) about 18

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Bonnemort live?

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

3. From what hereditary disease does Etienne suffer?

4. Who is the overman who hires Étienne Lantier?

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

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