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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 removes the dead rat from Dr Rieux's landing?
(a) M. Othon.
(b) Mrs Rieux.
(c) Dr Rieux.
(d) The concierge.

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

3. Why is use of the telephone severely restricted?
(a) The lines have been congested.
(b) Because doctors need the phone lines open.
(c) It is too expensive.
(d) Because there is only one line available.

4. In what way has Grand's marriage affected his future?
(a) He moved to Oran with his wife to escape her father.
(b) His became depressed because he found his wife boring.
(c) He left college and took a boring job.
(d) He finished college but could only get a boring job.

5. An unusual thing about the city is that:
(a) Everybody has a garden.
(b) It has abundant water.
(c) It has no native plants or animals.
(d) It is famous for its plants and animals.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what predicament does Rambert find himself?

2. Why don't all sufferers have hospital treatment?

3. How has Rieux's work-load increased?

4. What action does the Prefect take?

5. What is M. Grand's job?

(see the answer key)

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