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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. What do the Montsou miners do at the Mirou pit?
(a) try to force the workers to stop
(b) burn it
(c) destroy it
(d) nothing

2. What does Chaval do as Etienne is getting ready to kiss Catherine?
(a) hits Etienne
(b) pulls Catherine away
(c) dumps water on Etienne
(d) slips between them

3. How many grandchildren does Bonnemort have?
(a) ten
(b) seven
(c) four
(d) nine

4. How are the miners presented to the visitors?
(a) as naughty children
(b) like animals in a zoo
(c) as hard working poor people
(d) as stupid beasts of burden

5. Why does Etienne come out from hiding?
(a) he wants to see sunlight
(b) he thinks the police quit looking for him
(c) Catherine and he are to be married
(d) Chaval found out where he is

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Etienne create with advice from his friend Pluchart?

2. How does Chaval feel about Catherine?

3. Why does Bonnemort go outside to cough when the visitors are there?

4. How do the other miners see Etienne at work?

5. Why does Etienne Lantier go for a walk?

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