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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 to the Jean-Bart mine?
(a) they burn it
(b) they destroy it
(c) nothing
(d) they flood it

2. When is the provident fund started by Etienne empty?
(a) by December
(b) by November
(c) in January
(d) by March

3. Why do the supervisors fine the Maheu team?
(a) for stopping work before lunch
(b) for faulty timbering
(c) for talking too much
(d) for not meeting the daily quota

4. What is the house number where Bonnemort lives?
(a) number 33
(b) number 18
(c) number 16
(d) number 24

5. Where does La Maheude go to ask for help?
(a) the Grégoires
(b) the bank
(c) the charity center
(d) the priest

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens after Chaval makes his announcement at the Advantage?

2. Who comes to visit the Maheus when Alzire is sick?

3. How do the miners feel about the Borains?

4. Where does Chaval go when the miners strike?

5. Of what does Lantier try to convince Deneulin?

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