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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is the town's response to the Week of Prayer?
(a) People are indifferent, uninterested.
(b) They resist it, but it happens anyway.
(c) There is heavy attendance at Mass.
(d) Some people attend Mass, but most party on.

4. What sort of communication is forbidden?
(a) Kissing and embracing in the street.
(b) Sending telegrams.
(c) Making audio tapes.
(d) Writing or receiving letters.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Dr. Castel achieved?

2. What is making things difficult for cinema owners?

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

4. Why do workers take on the risky business of burying plague victims?

5. What reason does Cottard give for his suicide attempt?

(see the answer key)

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