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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 was Etienne fired from his previous job?
(a) hitting a supervisor
(b) drinking on the job
(c) political activity
(d) being too friendly with the owner's daughter

2. How does Lantier try to help the negotiation process?
(a) keeping food from the wealthy
(b) destroying a mine shaft
(c) meeting with Hennebeau
(d) killing a mine owner

3. Why is Deneulin failing in his business?
(a) his accountant steals from him
(b) he lacks management skills
(c) he has lazy workers
(d) he is stupid

4. How do the visitors treat the people in the village?
(a) with aloofness
(b) with kindness
(c) with irritation
(d) with surface politeness

5. How does Etienne feel about the miners with whom he is working?
(a) compassionate
(b) judgmental
(c) irritated
(d) superior

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the type of people who tend to go to the Advantage?

2. How many grandchildren does Bonnemort have?

3. What is the old aristocratic tradition as far as handling money?

4. Who does Etienne hear talking as he walks?

5. What do the miners demand of Mr. Hennebeau?

(see the answer key)

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