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

2. Why do the miners hate the supervisors?
(a) they're mean and fine them too much
(b) they don't work much
(c) they have more money than the miners
(d) they hit the miners with whips

3. Why does Chaval almost instantly dislike Etienne?
(a) he's jealous of him
(b) he reminds him of his father
(c) he feels superior to him
(d) he feels like Etienne is too smart

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Bonnemort begin working in the mine?

2. How many members of the Maheu family work in the mines?

3. Who is the overman who hires Étienne Lantier?

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

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

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