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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Tarrou's response to the ideas in the High Mass sermon?
(a) He does not think the ideas are worth discussing.
(b) He believes in collective punishment as truth.
(c) He does not believe in collective punishment.
(d) He believes the ideas are sound.

2. Who makes a rueful observance about the feast day?
(a) M. Cottard.
(b) Dr. Rieux's mother.
(c) Dr. Rieux.
(d) M. Grand.

3. Why are newspaper reports optimistic?
(a) Because the reporters are unaware of the true situation.
(b) Because reporters have been threatened if they tell the truth.
(c) Because the editors have given instructions to print happy stories.
(d) Because the authorities have given instructions to do that.

4. To whom does Rieux disclose that the apris serum is not ideally effective?
(a) Grand.
(b) Rambert.
(c) His mother.
(d) His wife.

5. How does Rieux caution Tarrou?
(a) He cautions him against having an inoculation because the serum is weak.
(b) He tells him not to drink the water.
(c) He tells him he is at risk and must have an inoculation.
(d) He tells him there is no risk if he has an inoculation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the problem with the shipment of serum?

2. Which is the second way?

3. How is food distributed to the people in the camp?

4. Who volunteers to help Rieux?

5. Why don't all sufferers have hospital treatment?

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