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

2. Who comes with M. Joseph Grand to see Dr Rieux?
(a) M. Cottard.
(b) The police inspector.
(c) Cardinal Richelieu.
(d) M. Tarrou.

3. What sight disturbs Rieux as he drives home?
(a) A woman screaming in agony and dripping blood.
(b) People attacking a screaming woman who is covered in blood.
(c) A woman carrying a dead rat that is bleeding horribly.
(d) A woman throwing dead rats in litter bins.

4. Why are the townspeople not told the disease is plague?
(a) Dr Rieux is panicking.
(b) The authorities are not sure that the disease is.
(c) Inspector Clouseau has arrived.
(d) The authorities fear a panic will result.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do notices about the disease appear?

2. This chapter focuses on which character in the novel?

3. What is the character's focus for action in this chapter?

4. What does Grand reveal?

5. What reason does Grand give for his problem?

(see the answer key)

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