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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. Who is Deneulin?
(a) the manager of the mine
(b) a miner in Voreux
(c) Catherine's boyfriend
(d) Grégoire's cousin

2. What does Lantier think he must do to save Catherine?
(a) ask her to marry him
(b) run away with her
(c) get rid of Chaval
(d) tell her parents about Chaval

3. What does Etienne see during his walk?
(a) the mine being worked
(b) stealing from the grocery store
(c) the rape of Catherine
(d) the rape of La Maheude

4. What does Hennebeau tell the miners?
(a) he'll raise their salary
(b) he'll suspend rent payments on the homes
(c) he'll lower the prices in the grocery store
(d) he'll talk to his superiors

5. Why does Etienne Lantier go for a walk?
(a) he is restless
(b) he is meeting friends
(c) he needs the exercise
(d) he has a headache

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the soldiers respond to the miners?

2. Why does Etienne come out from hiding?

3. By January, what problem do the striking miners face?

4. What is one of the mines left working after the strike has spread?

5. Why do the miners sign up with the union?

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