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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V: Chapter 1-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When is the provident fund started by Etienne empty?
(a) by November
(b) by March
(c) by December
(d) in January

2. What do the workers do at the Hennebeaus' house?
(a) attend a party
(b) throw rocks in the windows
(c) chant and demonstrate
(d) burn it down

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

4. What do the miners demand of Mr. Hennebeau?
(a) to shut down the mine
(b) to give them better health care
(c) to have a meeting
(d) to leave town

5. Who is the overman who hires Étienne Lantier?
(a) Danseart
(b) Dom Gernera
(c) Phillipe
(d) Jaques

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do the women go to for food?

2. When did Bonnemort begin working in the mine?

3. Why is the innkeeper friendly with Etienne?

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

5. Why do the miners hate the supervisors?

(see the answer key)

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