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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. What does Etienne see during his walk?
(a) the rape of Catherine
(b) the rape of La Maheude
(c) stealing from the grocery store
(d) the mine being worked

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

3. Who does Etienne hear talking as he walks?
(a) Jeanlin and Coltier
(b) Jacques and Catherine
(c) Chaval and Catherine
(d) La Maheude and Bonnemort

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

5. How old is Etienne Lantier?
(a) about 30
(b) about 18
(c) about 21
(d) about 40

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Deneulin ask of Gregoire?

2. What is the old aristocratic tradition as far as handling money?

3. Where does La Maheude go to ask for help?

4. What is one of the reasons Etienne thinks he might be working in the mine?

5. What are the type of people who tend to go to the Advantage?

(see the answer key)

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