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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. With whom is Fr Paneloux billeted?
(a) Cardinal Richelieu.
(b) Dr. Rieux.
(c) An old woman.
(d) M. Cottard.

2. To whom does Rieux disclose that the apris serum is not ideally effective?
(a) Grand.
(b) Rambert.
(c) His mother.
(d) His wife.

3. What is Tarrou's response to the ideas in the High Mass sermon?
(a) He does not believe in collective punishment.
(b) He believes the ideas are sound.
(c) He believes in collective punishment as truth.
(d) He does not think the ideas are worth discussing.

4. How do people express their feelings after the sermon?
(a) There is an open forum where people can debate the issues.
(b) There is violence and many people try to escape.
(c) People line up to volunteer to help their fellow citizens.
(d) There are huge numbers of letters to the editor of the local paper.

5. What reason does Grand give for his problem?
(a) He is not satisfied with the words.
(b) He has become bored with the whole thing.
(c) He is not satisfied with the paper he is using.
(d) He is not satisfied with his ideas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the elder Tarrou's obsession?

2. What is making things difficult for cinema owners?

3. How does Rieux caution Tarrou?

4. How does the Spaniard spend his days?

5. Who must Rieux take with him when he has to evacuate a plague victim?

(see the answer key)

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