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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 action does the Prefect take?
(a) He makes a speech on the radio.
(b) He makes the proclamation of plague.
(c) He calls a meeting.
(d) He leaves the city.

2. What measures is the Prefect forced to take?
(a) Traffic control, cinema closure and water rationing.
(b) Putting armed guards at all liquor outlets and rationing water.
(c) Arresting anyone who drinks in the street and closing the cinemas.
(d) Traffic control and rationing of food and electricity.

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

4. Why are the townspeople not told the disease is plague?
(a) The authorities fear a panic will result.
(b) The authorities are not sure that the disease is.
(c) Dr Rieux is panicking.
(d) Inspector Clouseau has arrived.

5. What is Tarrou's opinion of his fellow human beings?
(a) He believes they are more bad than good.
(b) He believes they are more selfish than he is.
(c) He beieves they are more good than bad.
(d) He believes they lack courage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Rieux called out to treat M. Cottard?

2. When did Tarrou's mother die?

3. Who volunteers to help Rieux?

4. What is Rieux's reaction to Rambert's plans?

5. What is the situation with food supply?

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