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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. What type of job did Etienne have previously?
(a) an engineer
(b) a manager
(c) an artist
(d) a mechanic

2. How does Léon Grégoire make his money?
(a) he's a banker
(b) from the grocery store
(c) he's a trader
(d) from the mine profits

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

4. What is the old aristocratic tradition as far as handling money?
(a) spend a lot of money for status
(b) use capital wisely and moderately
(c) don't worry about money
(d) let someone else handle your money

5. How does Etienne become a good hewer?
(a) Bonnemort takes him under his wing
(b) advice and help from Catherine
(c) Chaval teaches him
(d) he studies a book

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Chaval almost instantly dislike Etienne?

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

3. Who is Zacharie?

4. How many grandchildren does Bonnemort have?

5. What is La Maheude given instead of food?

(see the answer key)

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