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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. In what predicament does Rambert find himself?
(a) He is trapped in Oran away from his wife.
(b) He has missed out on a job as Editor of his paper.
(c) He cannot file the news story.
(d) He is afraid to tell anyone he has a fever.

2. What is M. Grand's job?
(a) He is a bank manager.
(b) He is a clerk in the Municipal Office.
(c) He is Manager at the Municipal Office.
(d) He is a clerk at the hospital.

3. With what does Rieux contrast pictures of the plague through history?
(a) The tranquil and beautiful spring day.
(b) Pictures of Oran's parks and gardens.
(c) Cottard's predicament.
(d) A photograph of his wife.

4. What action has Dr. Rieux already taken?
(a) He has started to manufacture anti-plague serum.
(b) He has bought a train ticket out of town.
(c) He has ordered supplies of anti-plague serum.
(d) He has organised mass poisonings of rats.

5. Why hasn't M. Grand been able to correct the mistake made about his promotion?
(a) He cannot find the right words.
(b) The authorities will not allow him to do this.
(c) He cannot find the time.
(d) He cannot find his application form.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Rieux worried about?

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

3. Who comes with Grand to see Dr Rieux?

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

5. By what means do influential town leaders hope to resist the plague?

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