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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapter 1-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of job did Etienne have previously?
(a) a mechanic
(b) a manager
(c) an artist
(d) an engineer

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

3. From what hereditary disease does Etienne suffer?
(a) diabetes
(b) Huntingdon
(c) alcoholism
(d) weak bones

4. How old is Etienne Lantier?
(a) about 40
(b) about 18
(c) about 30
(d) about 21

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of work does Bonnemort do for the mine?

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

3. What is one of the reasons Etienne thinks he might be working in the mine?

4. Where does Etienne Lantier arrive the night at the beginning of the novel?

5. For what is Etienne hired?

(see the answer key)

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