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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. With what does Rieux contrast pictures of the plague through history?
(a) Pictures of Oran's parks and gardens.
(b) The tranquil and beautiful spring day.
(c) Cottard's predicament.
(d) A photograph of his wife.

2. Why are individual burials dispensed with?
(a) People cannot afford expensive funerals.
(b) The cemetery is full.
(c) The death rate is too high to keep pace.
(d) The gravediggers are threatening to go on strike.

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

4. What is one aspect of the plague that Dr Rieux considers?
(a) Its history.
(b) Its cure.
(c) Its future.
(d) Its treatment.

5. How has Fr Paneloux assisted the community during the plague?
(a) He has preached supportive sermons.
(b) He has said Mass every day.
(c) He has researched ancient inscriptions for plague remedies.
(d) He has worked in hospitals.

Short Answer Questions

1. What criticism is made of Fr Paneloux after the sermon?

2. What is Rieux's opinion about the case?

3. What does Rieux tell Rambert?

4. Who is also in attendance when Cottard is questioned?

5. This chapter focuses on which character in the novel?

(see the answer key)

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