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

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

3. What causes panic in the town?
(a) A possible attack from Germany.
(b) The plague of rats.
(c) The number of people dying from plague.
(d) The number of rat deaths.

4. How did Tarrou respond to his father's court performance?
(a) He had compassion for the accused.
(b) He was very proud of his father.
(c) He thought the accused deserved his fate.
(d) He was embarrassed.

5. Why hasn't M. Grand been able to correct the mistake made about his promotion?
(a) He cannot find his application form.
(b) He cannot find the right words.
(c) The authorities will not allow him to do this.
(d) He cannot find the time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Rieux's opinion about the case?

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

3. What error does Rieux think he has made?

4. Who makes a rueful observance about the feast day?

5. Why is M. Othon's release from camp delayed?

(see the answer key)

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