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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5: Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens on January 25th?
(a) Dr. Rieux turns 40.
(b) Authorities announce that the epidemic is over.
(c) The city gates are reopened.
(d) There is a parade with fireworks.

2. What point is Camus making through this chapter?
(a) That human beings can cope quite well in isolation.
(b) That plague is incurable.
(c) That isolation increases human misery.
(d) That we should accept musery.

3. What is Rieux's attitude to religion and God?
(a) He believes ardently and attends Mass regularly.
(b) He believes religion is all right some of the time.
(c) He is open to being converted.
(d) He is not a believer.

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

5. What does Tarrou say about Othon as a father?
(a) That he cannot control his children.
(b) That he is a loving disciplinarian.
(c) That he is very demanding and controlling.
(d) That he is neglectful of his children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What strongly motivates Rambert's plan to escape.

2. Which is the second way?

3. Where is M. Othon quarantined?

4. How is the city situated geographically?

5. With what does Dr. Rieux treat this patient?

(see the answer key)

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