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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: Chapter 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens with the provident fund?
(a) Etienne steals from it
(b) it grows slowly
(c) it grows quickly
(d) it never gets off the ground

3. What is a ducasse?
(a) a local fair
(b) a type of duel
(c) a board game
(d) a card game

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

5. How do the visitors feel about the Maheu children?
(a) they are funny
(b) they are stupid
(c) they are delightful
(d) they are frightful

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Chaval go when the miners strike?

2. Who does Etienne meet on the first day of the job that he likes?

3. Who is Souvarine?

4. Who is the overman who hires Étienne Lantier?

5. Where does Etienne Lantier arrive the night at the beginning of the novel?

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