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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the sermon, what happens in the town?
(a) People go back to work.
(b) People couldn't care less.
(c) People panic.
(d) People are motivated to help the plague victims.

2. What is Dr. Castel's work?
(a) Undertaking research about the rat population.
(b) He is a hospital administrator and Dr. Rieux's boss.
(c) Treating victims of the plague.
(d) Developing a more effective plague serum.

3. 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.

4. Why hasn't M. Grand been able to correct the mistake made about his promotion?
(a) He cannot find the right words.
(b) He cannot find the time.
(c) He cannot find his application form.
(d) The authorities will not allow him to do this.

5. What is Rieux's attitude to religion and God?
(a) He is open to being converted.
(b) He is not a believer.
(c) He believes ardently and attends Mass regularly.
(d) He believes religion is all right some of the time.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is M. Othon quarantined?

2. What is M. Grand's job?

3. Who preaches the closing sermon at High Mass?

4. How many people have contracted the disease and recovered?

5. What is the result of this treatment?

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