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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 regarding the city gates?
(a) They are not high enough and people escape.
(b) They were closed too late to make a difference.
(c) They were closed before the announcement was made.
(d) They cannot be closed.

2. What does Rieux ask Jean Tarrou to do for him?
(a) To provide funding for treating plague victims.
(b) To write to his wife for him.
(c) To write a journal documenting the plague.
(d) To write to the local authorities about the rats.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes with M. Joseph Grand to see Dr Rieux?

2. What does Dr. Rieux urge the committee to do?

3. What important meeting takes place?

4. What human attitude concerns Rieux?

5. In what era is the story set?

(see the answer key)

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