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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. An unusual thing about the city is that:
(a) It is famous for its plants and animals.
(b) Everybody has a garden.
(c) It has abundant water.
(d) It has no native plants or animals.

2. Tarrou's opinion of Grand is:
(a) That he is nondescript.
(b) That he is unlikeable and annoying.
(c) That he is arrogant and controlling.
(d) That he is a man of quiet courage.

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

4. What does Dr. Rieux urge the committee to do?
(a) Start public health measures as if the disease is plague.
(b) Avoid panicking the citizens.
(c) Inoculate the Prefect with anti-plague serum.
(d) Get rid of all rats.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the townspeople not told the disease is plague?

2. What has Dr. Castel achieved?

3. What important meeting takes place?

4. What is the focus in the questioning of Cottard?

5. In his struggle of conscience, who does Rambert resemble?

(see the answer key)

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