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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 is NOT a symptom of the plague?
(a) Buboes.
(b) Delerium.
(c) Fear of water (hydrophobia).
(d) Extreme thirst.

2. Where is this information to be found?
(a) In the newspapers.
(b) On walls, as graffiti.
(c) On walls, as in public notices.
(d) In Tarrou's journal.

3. Who is also in attendance when Cottard is questioned?
(a) Fr. Pertelote
(b) Inspector Clouseau.
(c) M. Grand.
(d) Dr Rieux.

4. What else does Dr Rieux muse about in relation to the plague?
(a) Its use as a biological weapon.
(b) Its power.
(c) Its symptoms/manifestations.
(d) Its geography.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the city situated geographically?

2. How does Rieux treat the plague victims?

3. What human attitude concerns Rieux?

4. Why is Rieux called out to treat M. Cottard?

5. What causes panic in the town?

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