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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What important information is given in the notices?
(a) Cases of fever are to be reported and a bounty has been placed on rats.
(b) Cases of vever are to be treated at home after they are reported, a black mark has to be painted on the door of a plague house and volunteers are needed for trial of a serum.
(c) Cases of fever are to be treated by Dr Rieux, the rats are to be exteminated and the water supply monitored.
(d) Cases of fever are to be reported, rats will be exterminated and the water supply monitored.

2. Why is M. Grand an interesting character?
(a) His life is not fulfilling, yet there is a mystery about him.
(b) He has discovered something amazing hidden in the municipal archives.
(c) He leads an adventurous life.
(d) He has solved a great mystery.

3. In what city is the story set?
(a) The city of Oran.
(b) The city of Casablanca.
(c) The city of Algiers.
(d) The city of Aran.

4. What is the problem with the shipment of serum?
(a) It has been contaminated.
(b) It has been accidentally destroyed in transit.
(c) It is the wrong sort.
(d) It is inadequate for needs.

5. Why don't all sufferers have hospital treatment?
(a) They have no transport.
(b) They die before they can get to hospital.
(c) Dr Rieux has quarantined them.
(d) There are not enough beds at the hospital.

Short Answer Questions

1. What measures is the Prefect forced to take?

2. Who is also in attendance when Cottard is questioned?

3. How do the people of Oran react to the sermon at High Mass?

4. What problem has the Prefect to deal with, making his job harder?

5. What is making things difficult for cinema owners?

(see the answer key)

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