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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. Why has the journalist Raymod Rambert come to Oran?
(a) To research suicide deaths in Oran.
(b) To investigate the plague of rats in Oran.
(c) To investigate the welfare of Arabs in Oran.
(d) To interview the polic magistrate.

2. Which prominent citizen joins the volunteers?
(a) Fr Paneloux.
(b) Dr. Castel.
(c) The Prefect.
(d) Cardinal Richelieu.

3. How does the Spaniard spend his days?
(a) Counting dried peas.
(b) Reading.
(c) Counting rats.
(d) Writing a novel.

4. What does Tarrou say about Othon as a father?
(a) That he is very demanding and controlling.
(b) That he is neglectful of his children.
(c) That he is a loving disciplinarian.
(d) That he cannot control his children.

5. 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 become indifferent to what is happening to them.
(d) They are full of fear and drink to excess.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sort of communication is forbidden?

2. What human attitude concerns Rieux?

3. What decison does Rambert make?

4. What important meeting takes place?

5. What does Rieux tell Rambert?

(see the answer key)

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