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

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

3. What action does the Prefect take?
(a) He makes a speech on the radio.
(b) He calls a meeting.
(c) He leaves the city.
(d) He makes the proclamation of plague.

4. What is the problem with the shipment of serum?
(a) It is the wrong sort.
(b) It has been contaminated.
(c) It has been accidentally destroyed in transit.
(d) It is inadequate for needs.

5. What important information is given in the notices?
(a) Cases of fever are to be treated by Dr Rieux, the rats are to be exteminated and the water supply monitored.
(b) Cases of fever are to be reported and a bounty has been placed on rats.
(c) Cases of vever are to be treated at home after they are reported, a black mark has to be painted on the door of a plague house and volunteers are needed for trial of a serum.
(d) Cases of fever are to be reported, rats will be exterminated and the water supply monitored.