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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Chaval go when the miners strike?
(a) to LaSalle
(b) to England
(c) to the Jean-Bart pit
(d) to Paris

2. What is Leon Grégoire's biggest concern in life?
(a) maintaining his lifestyle
(b) his son marrying well
(c) staying healthy
(d) keeping his wife happy

3. What does Bonnemort tell Etienne about a job at the mine?
(a) that they need a mechanic
(b) he could be a supervisor
(c) there's lots of work
(d) there's no opening for a mechanic

4. What causes an explosion at the Jean-Bart mine?
(a) timbers that catch on fire
(b) dynamite lit by miners
(c) coal dust igniting
(d) a fired lamp

5. For what is Etienne hired?
(a) as a horse tender
(b) as a carpenter
(c) as a loader
(d) as a hewer

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Etienne help Jeanlin?

2. What do the miners decide to do when the company lowers their pay?

3. Why is the meeting of the miners and Lantier stopped early?

4. How does Deneulin respond to Etienne's request?

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

(see the answer key)

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