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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. What problem has the Prefect to deal with, making his job harder?
(a) People keep taking their frustrations out on him and ask him to bend the rules for them.
(b) His wife is having an affair and he doesn't know with whom.
(c) He has to deal with a rebellion and drunkenness.
(d) People are pressurising him to sack Dr. Rieux.

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

3. Who must Rieux take with him when he has to evacuate a plague victim?
(a) A nurse.
(b) Two other doctors.
(c) A judge and a second doctor.
(d) A police officer.

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

5. Who is also in attendance when Cottard is questioned?
(a) Dr Rieux.
(b) M. Grand.
(c) Inspector Clouseau.
(d) Fr. Pertelote

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tarrou reveal to Rambert about Rieux?

2. What is making things difficult for cinema owners?

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

4. Which prominent citizen joins the volunteers?

5. What sight disturbs Rieux as he drives home?

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