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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. What does Chaval do as Etienne is getting ready to kiss Catherine?
(a) dumps water on Etienne
(b) hits Etienne
(c) slips between them
(d) pulls Catherine away

2. How many members of the Maheu family work in the mines?
(a) two
(b) four
(c) five
(d) seven

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

4. Why is the innkeeper friendly with Etienne?
(a) Etienne buys everyone drinks
(b) he knows Pluchart
(c) he likes new people
(d) he has money

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For what is Etienne hired?

2. What is one of the reasons Etienne thinks he might be working in the mine?

3. Why do the supervisors fine the Maheu team?

4. Why is Bonnemort delaying his retirement?

5. How many grandchildren does Bonnemort have?

(see the answer key)

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