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

2. What was the elder Tarrou's obsession?
(a) Model trains.
(b) Lego.
(c) The railway directory.
(d) Watching court cases.

3. What seems to be an important factor in the reduction of plague deaths?
(a) The change in the weather.
(b) Dr. Rieux's careful treatment of his patients.
(c) Prayer.
(d) Dr. Castel's serum, which is now more effective.

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

5. In what city is the story set?
(a) The city of Algiers.
(b) The city of Oran.
(c) The city of Aran.
(d) The city of Casablanca.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which other character does Tarrou discuss in this part of his journal?

3. What does Rieux ask Jean Tarrou to do for him?

4. What is the problem regarding the city gates?

5. What is the character's focus for action in this chapter?

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