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

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

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

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

5. How do people find out about the plague death rate?
(a) By word of mouth.
(b) Via radio broadcasts.
(c) By reading the newspapers.
(d) On television.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way has Grand's marriage affected his future?

2. What does Dr. Rieux urge the committee to do?

3. What problem has the Prefect to deal with, making his job harder?

4. What reason does Cottard give for his suicide attempt?

5. What is Rieux's reaction to Rambert's plans?

(see the answer key)

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