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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 many grandchildren does Bonnemort have?
(a) ten
(b) seven
(c) four
(d) nine

2. Why was Etienne fired from his previous job?
(a) political activity
(b) being too friendly with the owner's daughter
(c) drinking on the job
(d) hitting a supervisor

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

4. Where does La Maheude go to ask for help?
(a) the bank
(b) the charity center
(c) the Grégoires
(d) the priest

5. How do the visitors treat the people in the village?
(a) with kindness
(b) with surface politeness
(c) with aloofness
(d) with irritation

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Etienne Lantier?

2. Why do the supervisors fine the Maheu team?

3. Why is the innkeeper friendly with Etienne?

4. By what name does Bonnemort's daughter-in-law go?

5. How does Etienne feel about the miners with whom he is working?

(see the answer key)

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