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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. How is the city situated geographically?
(a) It is the middle of a plateau.
(b) It is next to delightful coastal beaches.
(c) It is dominated by mountains.
(d) It is close to a plateau.

2. What is the main message of the closing sermon at High Mass?
(a) People smoke and drink too much.
(b) God no longer cares about humanity.
(c) God is love.
(d) God has sent the plague to force people to repent.

3. Who is the first victim of the plague?
(a) A railway porter.
(b) M. Cottard.
(c) The concierge in Dr. Rieux's apartment building.
(d) The Spaniard.

4. How many people have contracted the disease and recovered?
(a) Everone has recovered.
(b) One.
(c) None. All have died.
(d) Forty.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What important information is given in the notices?

2. Who must Rieux take with him when he has to evacuate a plague victim?

3. In what way are people allowed to communicate with those outside the city?

4. Where is this information to be found?

5. Who makes the order to close the town?

(see the answer key)

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