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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. Why is use of the telephone severely restricted?
(a) It is too expensive.
(b) Because there is only one line available.
(c) Because doctors need the phone lines open.
(d) The lines have been congested.

2. What does Rieux ask Jean Tarrou to do for him?
(a) To write a journal documenting the plague.
(b) To write to the local authorities about the rats.
(c) To provide funding for treating plague victims.
(d) To write to his wife for him.

3. Which trio of men develop a close friendship?
(a) Cottard, Rieux and Cottard.
(b) Rieux, Fr, Paneloux and Rambert
(c) Rieux, Tarrou and Grand.
(d) Tarrou, Othon and Cottard.

4. How do people express their feelings after the sermon?
(a) People line up to volunteer to help their fellow citizens.
(b) There are huge numbers of letters to the editor of the local paper.
(c) There is an open forum where people can debate the issues.
(d) There is violence and many people try to escape.

5. Who does Rieux confide in?
(a) Grand.
(b) His mother.
(c) Fr Paneloux
(d) Cottard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes with Grand to see Dr Rieux?

2. What is the Spaniard's medical condition?

3. In what way are people allowed to communicate with those outside the city?

4. What important information is given in the notices?

5. After the sermon, what happens in the town?

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