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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. For what does Maheu get scolded by his boss?
(a) leaving a rotten timber in place
(b) dropping a cart
(c) having Etienne live with them
(d) being late to work

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

3. What is the name of Bonnemort's family?
(a) the Maheu family
(b) the Forty family
(c) the Dauques family
(d) the Marsades family

4. By what name does Bonnemort's daughter-in-law go?
(a) Dominique
(b) Cecelia
(c) La Maheude
(d) Isabella

5. What does Lantier think he must do to save Catherine?
(a) tell her parents about Chaval
(b) run away with her
(c) get rid of Chaval
(d) ask her to marry him

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the innkeeper friendly with Etienne?

2. What does Etienne tell the miners he wants to fight?

3. Why do the Maheus see Catherine moving out as a traitor act to the family?

4. How is Chaval feeling about the relationship between Catherine and Etienne?

5. Who brings in friends from Paris to see the mining town?

(see the answer key)

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