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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. When did Bonnemort begin working in the mine?
(a) at 16 years old
(b) at 8 years old
(c) at 5 years old
(d) at 12 years old

2. Why do the Maheus invite Etienne to live with them?
(a) the oldest child left home
(b) they need help with the house
(c) they need more money
(d) Catherine wants to marry him

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

4. How do the other miners see Etienne at work?
(a) as too hard working
(b) as an educated person
(c) as lazy
(d) as stupid

5. Why do the supervisors fine the Maheu team?
(a) for not meeting the daily quota
(b) for faulty timbering
(c) for stopping work before lunch
(d) for talking too much

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lantier think he must do to save Catherine?

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

3. What is one of the reasons Etienne thinks he might be working in the mine?

4. How does Etienne become a good hewer?

5. Why does Etienne Lantier go for a walk?

(see the answer key)

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