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

2. What reason does Grand give for his problem?
(a) He is not satisfied with the paper he is using.
(b) He is not satisfied with the words.
(c) He is not satisfied with his ideas.
(d) He has become bored with the whole thing.

3. What is the character's focus for action in this chapter?
(a) A planned escape from Oran.
(b) Public health.
(c) Communication with the outside world.
(d) A spouse

4. How do people express their feelings after the sermon?
(a) There is violence and many people try to escape.
(b) People line up to volunteer to help their fellow citizens.
(c) There are huge numbers of letters to the editor of the local paper.
(d) There is an open forum where people can debate the issues.

5. What is Rieux worried about?
(a) That the disease will get out of hand and kill half the population.
(b) That the trains will stop running.
(c) That the disease will affect his wife.
(d) That the people will panic.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what era is the story set?

2. In what country is the story set?

3. What else does Dr Rieux muse about in relation to the plague?

4. What does Dr. Rieux think about the illness?

5. What is making things difficult for cinema owners?

(see the answer key)

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