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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Bonnemort delaying his retirement?
(a) he wants to keep his grandchildren safe
(b) he has too many children to feed
(c) to earn more money for retirement
(d) he likes working

2. Who does Etienne meet on the first day of the job that he likes?
(a) Catherine
(b) Bonnie
(c) Phillipe
(d) La Shale

3. Why did the Grégoires refuse to help the miners?
(a) they hate poor people
(b) they are almost broke themselves
(c) they believe the miners spend their money unwisely
(d) they believe God doesn't want them to

4. For what is Etienne hired?
(a) as a horse tender
(b) as a hewer
(c) as a carpenter
(d) as a loader

5. What is the new capitalistic trend concerning money?
(a) put the money in a bank
(b) invest in speculation
(c) give money to poor people
(d) put the capital to work and maximize profit

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does the grocer want in order to help La Maheude?

4. What is the mining settlement called where the novel takes place?

5. What does Etienne do about what he sees on his walk?

(see the answer key)

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