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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 human attitude concerns Rieux?
(a) Humans' quick acceptance of reality.
(b) Humans' inability to accept reality.
(c) Human infallibility.
(d) Human prejudice and warmongering.

2. In what era is the story set?
(a) 1916, during World War I.
(b) 1940s, shortly after World War II.
(c) During the French Revolution.
(d) 1940s during World War II.

3. Why are the townspeople not told the disease is plague?
(a) Dr Rieux is panicking.
(b) Inspector Clouseau has arrived.
(c) The authorities are not sure that the disease is.
(d) The authorities fear a panic will result.

4. What causes panic in the town?
(a) The number of rat deaths.
(b) A possible attack from Germany.
(c) The number of people dying from plague.
(d) The plague of rats.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator tells us that the city is:

2. How does the Spaniard spend his days?

3. Where is this information to be found?

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

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

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