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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. Why has the journalist Raymod Rambert come to Oran?
(a) To investigate the welfare of Arabs in Oran.
(b) To interview the polic magistrate.
(c) To research suicide deaths in Oran.
(d) To investigate the plague of rats in Oran.

2. What is the focus in the questioning of Cottard?
(a) Cottard's wife.
(b) Dr Rieux's professional treatment.
(c) Tarrou's journal.
(d) Cottard's suicide attempt.

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

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

5. What reason does Cottard give for his suicide attempt?
(a) 'A silent grief.'
(b) 'A delayed grief.'
(c) 'A grief observed.'
(d) 'A secret grief.'

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is also in attendance when Cottard is questioned?

2. What is one result of the sealed city?

3. Why is Rieux called out to treat M. Cottard?

4. In what predicament does Rambert find himself?

5. What interesting character enters the novel at this point?

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