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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. Why does Hennebeau ignore the miners?
(a) he hates poor people
(b) he doesn't understand their request
(c) he doesn't care
(d) he's worried about his marriage

2. What is one of the reasons Etienne thinks he might be working in the mine?
(a) he enjoys being underground
(b) he's drawn to Catherine
(c) he likes to mine coal
(d) he wants to own a coal mine

3. What do the miners decide to do when the company lowers their pay?
(a) kill the owner
(b) go on strike
(c) destroy the mine
(d) rob the mine's payroll

4. Why does Bonnemort go outside to cough when the visitors are there?
(a) so he won't get anything on them
(b) so they don't know he's sick
(c) so he won't scare them
(d) so he won't be embarrassed

5. Who is the Voreux's manager?
(a) Deneulin
(b) Mr. Hennebeau
(c) Jeanlin
(d) Mr. LaFatette

Short Answer Questions

1. During the last part of the strike what are many of the miners' children doing?

2. Why is Bonnemort delaying his retirement?

3. Who do the women go to for food?

4. Where does La Maheude go to ask for help?

5. Why do the miners follow Lantier as a leader?

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