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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 Joseph Grand?
(a) He is Dr. Rieux's neighbor.
(b) He is a Masonic Grand Master.
(c) He is M. Tarrou's neighbor.
(d) He is Cottard's neighbor.

2. Who makes the order to close the town?
(a) M. Othon.
(b) The Prefect.
(c) The French President.
(d) Dr. Rieux.

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

4. In what way is the character similar emotionally to the townspeople?
(a) Both are jubilant.
(b) Both are indifferent to the world.
(c) Both are despondent.
(d) Both are cynical.

5. What interesting character enters the novel at this point?
(a) The Oran water supply.
(b) The plague itself.
(c) Dr Rieux's mother-in-law.
(d) Inspector Clouseau.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is M. Grand an interesting character?

2. What is NOT a symptom of the plague?

3. What is the town's response to the Week of Prayer?

4. Who is Jean Tarrou?

5. In what era is the story set?

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