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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 type of job did Etienne have previously?
(a) an artist
(b) a mechanic
(c) a manager
(d) an engineer

2. What is one of the reasons Etienne thinks he might be working in the mine?
(a) he wants to own a coal mine
(b) he likes to mine coal
(c) he's drawn to Catherine
(d) he enjoys being underground

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

4. Why do the supervisors fine the Maheu team?
(a) for faulty timbering
(b) for talking too much
(c) for not meeting the daily quota
(d) for stopping work before lunch

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Etienne meet on the first day of the job that he likes?

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

4. What does Bonnemort mean?

5. Where does Etienne go to rent a room?

(see the answer key)

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