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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. Who is Souvarine?
(a) Chaval's brother
(b) a Russian anarchist
(c) Etienne's team leader
(d) Catherine's boyfriend

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

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

4. 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

5. Why does Chaval almost instantly dislike Etienne?
(a) he feels superior to him
(b) he's jealous of him
(c) he feels like Etienne is too smart
(d) he reminds him of his father

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Léon Grégoire get his money?

2. For what is Etienne hired?

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

4. How many members of the Maheu family work in the mines?

5. Where does Chaval go when the miners strike?

(see the answer key)

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