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

2. With what does Dr. Rieux treat this patient?
(a) An ancient garlic compound.
(b) Penicillin.
(c) Dr. Castel's serum.
(d) Mustard plasters and cupping.

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

4. How does Rieux encourage Tarrou?
(a) He tells him he must live if he is to be a saint.
(b) He tells him he has been nominated for a Papal knighthood.
(c) He tells him his illness is improving.
(d) He tells him he is the best friend he could ever hope to have.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rieux do with Grand's manuscript?

2. What does Dr. Rieux urge the committee to do?

3. What does Tarrou say about Othon as a father?

4. What has Dr. Castel achieved?

5. What is the situation with food supply?

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