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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the miners sign up with the union?
(a) they think the union will feed them
(b) they think the union will bring down the rich
(c) they believe Pluchart's speech
(d) they have no where else to turn

2. What major character is killed at the confrontation at the mine?
(a) Chaval
(b) Maheu
(c) Deneulin
(d) Etienne

3. What happens to Alzire?
(a) he dies
(b) he becomes disabled
(c) he goes back to work
(d) he gets better

4. What is the house number where Bonnemort lives?
(a) number 24
(b) number 16
(c) number 33
(d) number 18

5. What is the old aristocratic tradition as far as handling money?
(a) let someone else handle your money
(b) use capital wisely and moderately
(c) don't worry about money
(d) spend a lot of money for status

Short Answer Questions

1. Why would visitors come to the mining village?

2. Who is Souvarine?

3. Why can't Bonnemort work inside the Voreux anymore?

4. What do the Montsou miners do at the Mirou pit?

5. From what hereditary disease does Etienne suffer?

(see the answer key)

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