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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. In what important way has the plague changed?
(a) It has changed from bubonic to pneumonic.
(b) It has changed from bubonic to harmonic.
(c) It has changed from pneumonic to bubonic.
(d) It has become much more severe.

2. Which prominent citizen joins the volunteers?
(a) Fr Paneloux.
(b) Cardinal Richelieu.
(c) The Prefect.
(d) Dr. Castel.

3. What decison does Rambert make?
(a) To escape and return to his wife.
(b) He decides to stay and help to fight the plague.
(c) To smuggle medicines into Oran.
(d) To buy a new apartment with a view over the bay.

4. How did Tarrou respond to his father's court performance?
(a) He thought the accused deserved his fate.
(b) He had compassion for the accused.
(c) He was embarrassed.
(d) He was very proud of his father.

5. What causes panic in the town?
(a) The number of rat deaths.
(b) A possible attack from Germany.
(c) The plague of rats.
(d) The number of people dying from plague.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Rieux's attitude to religion and God?

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

3. Why are individual burials dispensed with?

4. What sort of communication is forbidden?

5. How are people coping as the plague continues?

(see the answer key)

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