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

2. Who is also in attendance when Cottard is questioned?
(a) M. Grand.
(b) Inspector Clouseau.
(c) Dr Rieux.
(d) Fr. Pertelote

3. In what way are people allowed to communicate with those outside the city?
(a) Carrier pigeons.
(b) Telegram.
(c) Mobile phones.
(d) They are not allowed to communicate at all.

4. What human attitude concerns Rieux?
(a) Human infallibility.
(b) Humans' quick acceptance of reality.
(c) Human prejudice and warmongering.
(d) Humans' inability to accept reality.

5. What is one result of the sealed city?
(a) People are more likely to get plague.
(b) People are more likely to recover from plague.
(c) People are cut off from loved ones.
(d) The Prefect has a feeling of great power.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the focus in the questioning of Cottard?

2. How does the Spaniard spend his days?

3. What is Rieux worried about?

4. What is the problem regarding the city gates?

5. What sight disturbs Rieux as he drives home?

(see the answer key)

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