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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way has Grand's marriage affected his future?
(a) His became depressed because he found his wife boring.
(b) He moved to Oran with his wife to escape her father.
(c) He finished college but could only get a boring job.
(d) He left college and took a boring job.

2. What is the apparent result of this weather condition?
(a) The number of plague victims decreases.
(b) The rain refreshes everyone.
(c) Rats are washed into the water supply.
(d) There is an increase in the number of plague victims.

3. What sight disturbs Rieux as he drives home?
(a) People attacking a screaming woman who is covered in blood.
(b) A woman throwing dead rats in litter bins.
(c) A woman carrying a dead rat that is bleeding horribly.
(d) A woman screaming in agony and dripping blood.

4. In what activity has Cottard become involved?
(a) Smuggling. (Profiteering from the plague.)
(b) Volunteering to assist in the fight against the plague.
(c) Writing a novel.
(d) Running guns to Mardeilles.

5. Who questions Cottard?
(a) A public health official.
(b) M. Tarrou.
(c) The police inspector.
(d) Inspector Clouseau.

Short Answer Questions

1. How has Rieux's work-load increased?

2. What does Tarrou say about Othon as a father?

3. What is the focus in the questioning of Cottard?

4. Which prominent citizen joins the volunteers?

5. What does Rieux tell Rambert?

(see the answer key)

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