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

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

3. Why does Chaval almost instantly dislike Etienne?
(a) he feels like Etienne is too smart
(b) he feels superior to him
(c) he's jealous of him
(d) he reminds him of his father

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

5. What is one of the reasons Etienne thinks he might be working in the mine?
(a) he enjoys being underground
(b) he's drawn to Catherine
(c) he likes to mine coal
(d) he wants to own a coal mine

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Bonnemort begin working in the mine?

2. Why was Etienne fired from his previous job?

3. Why is the innkeeper friendly with Etienne?

4. Who brings in friends from Paris to see the mining town?

5. What does Bonnemort mean?

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