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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What interesting character enters the novel at this point?
(a) The plague itself.
(b) The Oran water supply.
(c) Dr Rieux's mother-in-law.
(d) Inspector Clouseau.

2. An unusual thing about the city is that:
(a) It has abundant water.
(b) It is famous for its plants and animals.
(c) It has no native plants or animals.
(d) Everybody has a garden.

3. In what city is the story set?
(a) The city of Oran.
(b) The city of Algiers.
(c) The city of Aran.
(d) The city of Casablanca.

4. How is the city situated geographically?
(a) It is close to a plateau.
(b) It is next to delightful coastal beaches.
(c) It is the middle of a plateau.
(d) It is dominated by mountains.

5. How does Rieux treat the plague victims?
(a) He applies poultices to the abscesses and makes the people stay indoors.
(b) He lances and drains the abscesses.
(c) He can do nothing.
(d) He injects them with penicillin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the focus in the questioning of Cottard?

2. What reason does Cottard give for his suicide attempt?

3. Why does Rieux ask Tarrou to do this?

4. What human attitude concerns Rieux?

5. What is NOT a symptom of the plague?

(see the answer key)

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