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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. This chapter focuses on which character in the novel?
(a) Rambert.
(b) Rieux.
(c) Othon.
(d) Tarrou.

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

3. What does Rieux confide?
(a) That his wife is getting much better.
(b) That he has been profiteering from the plague.
(c) That he is in despair and contemplating suicide.
(d) That his wife's condition has worsened.

4. How do his friends try to help Grand?
(a) They smuggle in paper for his novel-writing.
(b) They try to organise a promotion for him at work.
(c) They help him try to find a satisfactory opening sentence for his novel.
(d) They help him with his grocery shopping.

5. How does the city government respond to looting?
(a) Looters are shot on sight.
(b) Martial law and a curfew are imposed.
(c) All police leave is cancelled.
(d) Martial law is imposed and shops are boarded up at night.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main message of the closing sermon at High Mass?

2. What important change in people's behavior does Tarrou record?

3. In what city is the story set?

4. Who does Rieux confide in?

5. Who volunteers to help Rieux?

(see the answer key)

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