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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 does the Prefect order?
(a) A bonfire and fireworks night.
(b) The street lighting is to be turned on again.
(c) A week of prayer.
(d) That food stores should open on Sundays.

2. Where is this information to be found?
(a) On walls, as in public notices.
(b) In Tarrou's journal.
(c) On walls, as graffiti.
(d) In the newspapers.

3. What is the choice Fr Paneloux talks about in his sermon?
(a) Treating the plague or letting it run its course in patients.
(b) Losing faith or sacrificing oneself for it.
(c) Choice between a secular and a religious life.
(d) Trusting God or trusting in yourself and Science.

4. Why is M. Grand an interesting character?
(a) His life is not fulfilling, yet there is a mystery about him.
(b) He leads an adventurous life.
(c) He has solved a great mystery.
(d) He has discovered something amazing hidden in the municipal archives.

5. What else does Dr Rieux muse about in relation to the plague?
(a) Its symptoms/manifestations.
(b) Its geography.
(c) Its use as a biological weapon.
(d) Its power.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what activity has Cottard become involved?

2. Which trio of men develop a close friendship?

3. How does Rieux caution Tarrou?

4. In what way are people allowed to communicate with those outside the city?

5. How does Rieux find out about his wife's condition?

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