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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) inheritance
(c) stealing
(d) good investments

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

3. Who brings in friends from Paris to see the mining town?
(a) Moretie
(b) Deneulin
(c) Mrs. Hennebeau
(d) the Grégoires

4. What is the atmosphere like in the Maheu household?
(a) exciting
(b) joyful
(c) sad and tired
(d) hopeful

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the miners hate the supervisors?

2. For what is Etienne hired?

3. What does Chaval do as Etienne is getting ready to kiss Catherine?

4. Who is the overman who hires Étienne Lantier?

5. What type of job did Etienne have previously?

(see the answer key)

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