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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 many grandchildren does Bonnemort have?
(a) four
(b) ten
(c) seven
(d) nine

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

3. What is the mining settlement called where the novel takes place?
(a) Village de Mine
(b) Two Hundred and Forty
(c) Verus De
(d) Two Hundred

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Bonnemort live?

2. How old is Etienne Lantier?

3. When did Bonnemort begin working in the mine?

4. Why is Bonnemort delaying his retirement?

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

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