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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) nine
(b) seven
(c) ten
(d) four

2. Why can't Bonnemort work inside the Voreux anymore?
(a) he is too old
(b) he is sick and disabled
(c) his leg is broken
(d) he is not able to think due to a brain injury

3. Why do the activist miners say they have decided to leave the Advantage?
(a) too many management types
(b) the police hang out there
(c) it's too small
(d) because of warm beer and bad soup

4. Why did the Grégoires refuse to help the miners?
(a) they believe God doesn't want them to
(b) they hate poor people
(c) they believe the miners spend their money unwisely
(d) they are almost broke themselves

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bonnemort go outside to cough when the visitors are there?

2. What does Souvarine think is the solution to the miners' problems?

3. Where do the Grégoires live?

4. Why does Chaval believe he owns Catherine?

5. Why do the Maheus invite Etienne to live with them?

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