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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rieux ask Jean Tarrou to do for him?
(a) To provide funding for treating plague victims.
(b) To write to the local authorities about the rats.
(c) To write a journal documenting the plague.
(d) To write to his wife for him.

2. With what does Rieux contrast pictures of the plague through history?
(a) A photograph of his wife.
(b) Cottard's predicament.
(c) Pictures of Oran's parks and gardens.
(d) The tranquil and beautiful spring day.

3. Who removes the dead rat from Dr Rieux's landing?
(a) Dr Rieux.
(b) M. Othon.
(c) The concierge.
(d) Mrs Rieux.

4. What does Rieux confide?
(a) That his wife's condition has worsened.
(b) That he is in despair and contemplating suicide.
(c) That he has been profiteering from the plague.
(d) That his wife is getting much better.

5. How does Rieux find out about his wife's condition?
(a) He calls his wife.
(b) He sends a telegram.
(c) He writes to the sanatorium,
(d) He calls the house physician.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Dr. Castel achieved?

2. Having made his decision, what must Rambert now give up?

3. What causes panic in the town?

4. What important Christian feast is ignored this year?

5. Why do workers take on the risky business of burying plague victims?

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