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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapter 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Léon Grégoire get his money?
(a) from his wife
(b) good investments
(c) inheritance
(d) stealing

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

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

4. What is the new capitalistic trend concerning money?
(a) put the capital to work and maximize profit
(b) give money to poor people
(c) put the money in a bank
(d) invest in speculation

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the grocer want in order to help La Maheude?

2. Why was Etienne fired from his previous job?

3. What is Leon Grégoire's biggest concern in life?

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

5. How old is Etienne Lantier?

(see the answer key)

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