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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. How many members of the Maheu family work in the mines?
(a) five
(b) four
(c) seven
(d) two

2. How does Chaval feel about Catherine?
(a) he likes her
(b) he loves her
(c) he feels nothing
(d) he respects her

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

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

5. Why is Deneulin failing in his business?
(a) he has lazy workers
(b) his accountant steals from him
(c) he lacks management skills
(d) he is stupid

Short Answer Questions

1. Why would visitors come to the mining village?

2. What does Lantier think he must do to save Catherine?

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

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

5. What is the new capitalistic trend concerning money?

(see the answer key)

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