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

2. What is the choice Fr Paneloux talks about in his sermon?
(a) Treating the plague or letting it run its course in patients.
(b) Losing faith or sacrificing oneself for it.
(c) Choice between a secular and a religious life.
(d) Trusting God or trusting in yourself and Science.

3. How are people coping as the plague continues?
(a) They become very religious and attend Mass evry day.
(b) They are in despair and suicides are frequent.
(c) They are full of fear and drink to excess.
(d) They become indifferent to what is happening to them.

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 slashed his wrists.
(d) M. Cottard has pneumonia.

5. Who receives an invitation to the sermon?
(a) The Prefect.
(b) M. Cottard.
(c) Dr. Rieux.
(d) Dr. Castel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Tarrou's father's occupation?

2. What is Tarrou's response to the ideas in the High Mass sermon?

3. How does Rieux treat the plague victims?

4. Having made his decision, what must Rambert now give up?

5. What strongly motivates Rambert's plan to escape.

(see the answer key)

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