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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 is the city situated geographically?
(a) It is close to a plateau.
(b) It is the middle of a plateau.
(c) It is dominated by mountains.
(d) It is next to delightful coastal beaches.

2. Why are newspaper reports optimistic?
(a) Because the authorities have given instructions to do that.
(b) Because the reporters are unaware of the true situation.
(c) Because the editors have given instructions to print happy stories.
(d) Because reporters have been threatened if they tell the truth.

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

4. What does Rieux confide?
(a) That his wife is getting much better.
(b) That his wife's condition has worsened.
(c) That he is in despair and contemplating suicide.
(d) That he has been profiteering from the plague.

5. Who comes with M. Joseph Grand to see Dr Rieux?
(a) The police inspector.
(b) Cardinal Richelieu.
(c) M. Cottard.
(d) M. Tarrou.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are people coping as the plague continues?

2. The plague is changing in two ways. What is the first way?

3. How has Rieux's work-load increased?

4. What is the main message of the closing sermon at High Mass?

5. What is the prime factor in his decision?

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