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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. How does the Spaniard spend his days?
(a) Writing a novel.
(b) Counting rats.
(c) Reading.
(d) Counting dried peas.

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

3. What sort of communication is forbidden?
(a) Sending telegrams.
(b) Writing or receiving letters.
(c) Kissing and embracing in the street.
(d) Making audio tapes.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What else does Dr Rieux muse about in relation to the plague?

2. What is one result of the sealed city?

3. What is Rieux worried about?

4. Why is use of the telephone severely restricted?

5. What is NOT a symptom of the plague?

(see the answer key)

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