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

2. Who questions Cottard?
(a) The police inspector.
(b) M. Tarrou.
(c) Inspector Clouseau.
(d) A public health official.

3. What strongly motivates Rambert's plan to escape.
(a) Self-love and preservation.
(b) Fear of the plague.
(c) Fear he will lose his job.
(d) Love for a woman.

4. Who is the worst affected emotionally when the patient dies?
(a) M. Othon
(b) M. Tarrou
(c) Dr. Rieux.
(d) Fr Paneloux.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Tarrou's father's occupation?

2. Why has the journalist Raymod Rambert come to Oran?

3. What does Rieux tell Rambert?

4. What else does Dr Rieux muse about in relation to the plague?

5. What was the elder Tarrou's obsession?

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