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

2. 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 interview the polic magistrate.
(d) To investigate the welfare of Arabs in Oran.

3. What is the focus in the questioning of Cottard?
(a) Dr Rieux's professional treatment.
(b) Tarrou's journal.
(c) Cottard's wife.
(d) Cottard's suicide attempt.

4. What is one aspect of the plague that Dr Rieux considers?
(a) Its future.
(b) Its treatment.
(c) Its cure.
(d) Its history.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator tells us that the city is:

2. What else does Dr Rieux muse about in relation to the plague?

3. Who questions Cottard?

4. Who is the first victim of the plague?

5. Who is also in attendance when Cottard is questioned?

(see the answer key)

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