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

2. What does Dr. Rieux think about the illness?
(a) He thinks it is asthma.
(b) He thinks it is plague.
(c) He thinks it is an unknown disease.
(d) He thinks it is tuberculosis.

3. Who questions Cottard?
(a) A public health official.
(b) Inspector Clouseau.
(c) M. Tarrou.
(d) The police inspector.

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

5. What is one aspect of the plague that Dr Rieux considers?
(a) Its history.
(b) Its treatment.
(c) Its future.
(d) Its cure.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way are people allowed to communicate with those outside the city?

2. Who is the first victim of the plague?

3. How does Rieux treat the plague victims?

4. What important meeting takes place?

5. Why has the journalist Raymod Rambert come to Oran?

(see the answer key)

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