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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Zacharie?
(a) the oldest Maheu child
(b) Etienne's cousin
(c) a young street vendor
(d) Chaval's brother

3. What does Etienne suggest the workers create?
(a) a way to rotate workers
(b) a provident fund
(c) a health plan
(d) a different shift system

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

5. Why is the innkeeper friendly with Etienne?
(a) he knows Pluchart
(b) he has money
(c) he likes new people
(d) Etienne buys everyone drinks

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Etienne's relationship with Catherine when he moves into her home?

2. From what hereditary disease does Etienne suffer?

3. What happens in the Maheu family as the strike is called?

4. Why does Bonnemort go outside to cough when the visitors are there?

5. Why would visitors come to the mining village?

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