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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. How do the miners leave if the cable is cut?
(a) walk the tunnel
(b) ropes thrown down
(c) ride the mine carts
(d) safety ladders

2. What has come to Montsou because of the strike?
(a) the army
(b) the mine owners
(c) the governor
(d) private detectives

3. Why is life at the Maheus so difficult?
(a) LaMaheude is crippled
(b) Catherine is dying
(c) no food or heat
(d) Bonnemorte has died

4. How does Léon Grégoire make his money?
(a) he's a banker
(b) from the grocery store
(c) from the mine profits
(d) he's a trader

5. What happens with the provident fund?
(a) Etienne steals from it
(b) it grows quickly
(c) it grows slowly
(d) it never gets off the ground

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the miners requesting at Hennebeau's house?

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

3. How does Deneulin respond to Etienne's request?

4. What happens to Jeanlin in the accident in November in the mine?

5. Who does the owner of the Jean-Bart mine convince to stop the strike?

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