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

2. What was the elder Tarrou's obsession?
(a) Lego.
(b) The railway directory.
(c) Model trains.
(d) Watching court cases.

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

4. Why do workers take on the risky business of burying plague victims?
(a) People are public-spirited and feel an obligation.
(b) They get free uniforms.
(c) They like the outdoors and exercise.
(d) The pay is high.

5. Why are people seeking pleasure?
(a) They are rebelling against the church.
(b) It's a response to harsh new laws.
(c) It's a response to their lives being in danger.
(d) They are careless.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is food distributed to the people in the camp?

2. How does Rieux caution Tarrou?

3. Who does Rieux confide in?

4. Why does Rieux ask Tarrou to do this?

5. What becomes the last resort for disposal of corpses?

(see the answer key)

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