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

2. What does Souvarine think is the solution to the miners' problems?
(a) banding together
(b) working harder
(c) prayer
(d) total destruction of everything

3. What does Etienne tell the miners he wants to fight?
(a) capitalism
(b) the mines closing
(c) pay raises
(d) poor conditions

4. What happens to Etienne's relationship with Catherine when he moves into her home?
(a) it falls apart
(b) nothing
(c) it becomes physical
(d) it gets stronger

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why would visitors come to the mining village?

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

3. How do the visitors feel about the Maheu children?

4. What does Etienne do about what he sees on his walk?

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

(see the answer key)

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