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

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

3. Why can't Bonnemort work inside the Voreux anymore?
(a) he is too old
(b) he is sick and disabled
(c) his leg is broken
(d) he is not able to think due to a brain injury

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

5. With whom does Bonnemort live?
(a) his wife
(b) no one
(c) his daughter
(d) his son

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the miners hate the supervisors?

2. Who is the overman who hires Étienne Lantier?

3. What type of job did Etienne have previously?

4. For what is Etienne hired?

5. Why is Bonnemort delaying his retirement?

(see the answer key)

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