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

2. Why did the Grégoires refuse to help the miners?
(a) they believe the miners spend their money unwisely
(b) they are almost broke themselves
(c) they believe God doesn't want them to
(d) they hate poor people

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

4. Why is La Maheude upset about her family?
(a) she doesn't have the money to feed them
(b) they are leaving home
(c) they won't listen to her
(d) they all work in the mine

5. What does Bonnemort tell Etienne about a job at the mine?
(a) there's lots of work
(b) he could be a supervisor
(c) there's no opening for a mechanic
(d) that they need a mechanic

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Léon Grégoire make his money?

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

3. How many grandchildren does Bonnemort have?

4. What is La Maheude given instead of food?

5. From what hereditary disease does Etienne suffer?

(see the answer key)

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