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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the problem with the shipment of serum?
(a) It is inadequate for needs.
(b) It has been accidentally destroyed in transit.
(c) It is the wrong sort.
(d) It has been contaminated.

2. Who is the first victim of the plague?
(a) M. Cottard.
(b) A railway porter.
(c) The Spaniard.
(d) The concierge in Dr. Rieux's apartment building.

3. Who makes the order to close the town?
(a) M. Othon.
(b) The French President.
(c) The Prefect.
(d) Dr. Rieux.

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

5. What sort of communication is forbidden?
(a) Making audio tapes.
(b) Kissing and embracing in the street.
(c) Writing or receiving letters.
(d) Sending telegrams.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes with Grand to see Dr Rieux?

2. How is the city situated geographically?

3. What is one aspect of the plague that Dr Rieux considers?

4. Who must Rieux take with him when he has to evacuate a plague victim?

5. What does Rieux ask Jean Tarrou to do for him?

(see the answer key)

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