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

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

3. Who is Jean Tarrou?
(a) A man of independent means (comfortable income).
(b) A railway worker.
(c) A journalist.
(d) A government official.

4. 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.

5. The narrator tells us that the city is:
(a) Needs better design.
(b) Boring.
(c) Modern.
(d) Exciting and vibrant.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country is the story set?

2. Who is the first victim of the plague?

3. Where is this information to be found?

4. Who removes the dead rat from Dr Rieux's landing?

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

(see the answer key)

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