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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. Why does Etienne Lantier go for a walk?
(a) he has a headache
(b) he is meeting friends
(c) he needs the exercise
(d) he is restless

2. What does the grocer want in order to help La Maheude?
(a) La Maheude to work for him
(b) La Maheude to sleep with him
(c) Catherine to come to the store
(d) one of La Maheude's family heirlooms

3. Why is Bonnemort delaying his retirement?
(a) to earn more money for retirement
(b) he wants to keep his grandchildren safe
(c) he likes working
(d) he has too many children to feed

4. What type of work does Bonnemort do for the mine?
(a) tends the horses
(b) carter
(c) runs the cable
(d) picker

5. For what is Etienne hired?
(a) as a carpenter
(b) as a horse tender
(c) as a loader
(d) as a hewer

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Léon Grégoire?

2. How old is Etienne Lantier?

3. Why does Chaval believe he owns Catherine?

4. Why is La Maheude upset about her family?

5. With whom does Bonnemort live?

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