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

2. What is Fr Paneloux's religious order?
(a) He is a Jesuit.
(b) He is a Franciscan.
(c) He is a Dominican.
(d) He is a Discalced Carmelite.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Joseph Grand?

2. Why is Rieux called out to treat M. Cottard?

3. Why does Rieux ask Tarrou to do this?

4. What sort of communication is forbidden?

5. Who preaches the closing sermon at High Mass?

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