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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the problem regarding the city gates?
(a) They are not high enough and people escape.
(b) They were closed before the announcement was made.
(c) They were closed too late to make a difference.
(d) They cannot be closed.

2. With what does Rieux contrast pictures of the plague through history?
(a) Cottard's predicament.
(b) The tranquil and beautiful spring day.
(c) Pictures of Oran's parks and gardens.
(d) A photograph of his wife.

3. How does Rieux treat the plague victims?
(a) He applies poultices to the abscesses and makes the people stay indoors.
(b) He lances and drains the abscesses.
(c) He injects them with penicillin.
(d) He can do nothing.

4. Why is Rieux called out to treat M. Cottard?
(a) M. Cottard has slashed his wrists.
(b) M. Cottard has suffered a fit.
(c) M. Cottard has attempted to hang himself.
(d) M. Cottard has pneumonia.

5. What is the Spaniard's medical condition?
(a) He is bedridden with cancer.
(b) He has tuberculosis.
(c) He is bedridden with asthma.
(d) He has bubolic plague.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one result of the sealed city?

2. Who removes the dead rat from Dr Rieux's landing?

3. What is Rieux worried about?

4. What sort of communication is forbidden?

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

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