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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is the first victim of the plague?
(a) The Spaniard.
(b) M. Cottard.
(c) The concierge in Dr. Rieux's apartment building.
(d) A railway porter.

3. Where is Grand taken for treatment?
(a) A military hospital.
(b) Rieux and Tarrou look after him at home.
(c) Dr Rieux's home.
(d) The Catholic hospital.

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

5. What is Rieux's reaction to Rambert's plans?
(a) He has mixed emotions.
(b) He is encouraging.
(c) He advises against the plans.
(d) He threeatens he will tell the authorities.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rieux find out about his wife's condition?

2. What is the prime factor in his decision?

3. What was the elder Tarrou's obsession?

4. What action has Dr. Rieux already taken?

5. Who receives an invitation to the sermon?

(see the answer key)

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