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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 does Tarrou say about Othon as a father?
(a) That he is very demanding and controlling.
(b) That he is a loving disciplinarian.
(c) That he is neglectful of his children.
(d) That he cannot control his children.

2. What does Dr. Rieux urge the committee to do?
(a) Avoid panicking the citizens.
(b) Inoculate the Prefect with anti-plague serum.
(c) Get rid of all rats.
(d) Start public health measures as if the disease is plague.

3. What is Rieux's reaction to Rambert's plans?
(a) He advises against the plans.
(b) He threeatens he will tell the authorities.
(c) He has mixed emotions.
(d) He is encouraging.

4. What does Rieux tell Rambert?
(a) That he might put people in danger.
(b) That he is not wrong to put love first.
(c) That it is irresponsible to put love first.
(d) That there are always other women.

5. Why are the townspeople not told the disease is plague?
(a) The authorities fear a panic will result.
(b) Dr Rieux is panicking.
(c) Inspector Clouseau has arrived.
(d) The authorities are not sure that the disease is.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is making things difficult for cinema owners?

2. How does Rieux treat the plague victims?

3. Why are people seeking pleasure?

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

5. What does Tarrou reveal to Rambert about Rieux?

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