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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. How do people find out about the plague death rate?
(a) On television.
(b) By word of mouth.
(c) Via radio broadcasts.
(d) By reading the newspapers.

2. Who removes the dead rat from Dr Rieux's landing?
(a) Mrs Rieux.
(b) The concierge.
(c) Dr Rieux.
(d) M. Othon.

3. What is the apparent result of this weather condition?
(a) There is an increase in the number of plague victims.
(b) The number of plague victims decreases.
(c) Rats are washed into the water supply.
(d) The rain refreshes everyone.

4. Having made his decision, what must Rambert now give up?
(a) His job at the newspaper.
(b) His nationality/citizenship.
(c) A large income.
(d) Happiness with his wife.

5. Who must Rieux take with him when he has to evacuate a plague victim?
(a) Two other doctors.
(b) A judge and a second doctor.
(c) A police officer.
(d) A nurse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sort of communication is forbidden?

2. In what way has Grand's marriage affected his future?

3. What is the prime factor in his decision?

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

5. With what does Rieux contrast pictures of the plague through history?

(see the answer key)

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