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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 do the Maheus see Catherine moving out as a traitor act to the family?
(a) she can't babysit the younger children
(b) she is giving her money to Chaval
(c) her wages will be lost
(d) she's living unmarried with a man

2. Who is Léon Grégoire?
(a) the Maheus' cousin
(b) the night watchman
(c) Chaval's father
(d) an important investor in the mine

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

4. What is Leon Grégoire's biggest concern in life?
(a) his son marrying well
(b) staying healthy
(c) keeping his wife happy
(d) maintaining his lifestyle

5. What is one of the reasons Etienne thinks he might be working in the mine?
(a) he's drawn to Catherine
(b) he enjoys being underground
(c) he wants to own a coal mine
(d) he likes to mine coal

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the visitors treat the people in the village?

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

3. Why does Chaval believe he owns Catherine?

4. Why does Etienne Lantier go for a walk?

5. About what do Etienne and Souvarine talk?

(see the answer key)

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