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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what predicament does Rambert find himself?
(a) He has missed out on a job as Editor of his paper.
(b) He cannot file the news story.
(c) He is trapped in Oran away from his wife.
(d) He is afraid to tell anyone he has a fever.

2. What important change in people's behavior does Tarrou record?
(a) That they are more tolerant of drunks.
(b) That they laugh at the plague.
(c) That everyone laughs, especially drunks.
(d) That nobody laughs, except drunks.

3. What does Dr. Rieux urge the committee to do?
(a) Get rid of all rats.
(b) Inoculate the Prefect with anti-plague serum.
(c) Avoid panicking the citizens.
(d) Start public health measures as if the disease is plague.

4. What strongly motivates Rambert's plan to escape.
(a) Fear he will lose his job.
(b) Love for a woman.
(c) Self-love and preservation.
(d) Fear of the plague.

5. What is making things difficult for cinema owners?
(a) They have no new films to show.
(b) They have to charge lower admission fees.
(c) They can't get ushers because of the plague.
(d) They are only allowed to show newsreels.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Grand taken for treatment?

2. Who questions Cottard?

3. How do the people of Oran react to the sermon at High Mass?

4. Why is M. Othon's release from camp delayed?

5. Who removes the dead rat from Dr Rieux's landing?

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