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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. Why does Rieux ask Tarrou to do this?
(a) Because he doesn't speak English.
(b) Because he has terrible handwriting.
(c) Because he is too busy to do it himself.
(d) Because he wants to write an article about it for the Medical Journal.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the city situated geographically?

2. Who is Jean Tarrou?

3. Who questions Cottard?

4. What is NOT a symptom of the plague?

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

(see the answer key)

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