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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. Who preaches the closing sermon at High Mass?
(a) The Bishop of Marseilles.
(b) A firebrand Dominican priest.
(c) Fr Paneloux.
(d) Cardinal Richelieu.

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

3. Why does Rieux ask Tarrou to do this?
(a) Because he has terrible handwriting.
(b) Because he is too busy to do it himself.
(c) Because he doesn't speak English.
(d) Because he wants to write an article about it for the Medical Journal.

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

5. What is one aspect of the plague that Dr Rieux considers?
(a) Its cure.
(b) Its future.
(c) Its history.
(d) Its treatment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why hasn't M. Grand been able to correct the mistake made about his promotion?

2. What is making things difficult for cinema owners?

3. What action does the Prefect take?

4. Why is M. Grand an interesting character?

5. In what city is the story set?

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