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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 is the problem with the shipment of serum?
(a) It has been accidentally destroyed in transit.
(b) It has been contaminated.
(c) It is the wrong sort.
(d) It is inadequate for needs.

2. How is M. Othon's predicament solved?
(a) Rambert threatens to write a news article about it.
(b) The mislaid paperwork is found.
(c) Rieux intervenes and sorts things out.
(d) The Prefect intervenes and sorts things out.

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

4. Who makes a rueful observance about the feast day?
(a) Dr. Rieux's mother.
(b) Dr. Rieux.
(c) M. Cottard.
(d) M. Grand.

5. What human attitude concerns Rieux?
(a) Human prejudice and warmongering.
(b) Human infallibility.
(c) Humans' inability to accept reality.
(d) Humans' quick acceptance of reality.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Grand reveal?

2. With what does Dr. Rieux treat this patient?

3. Which method is successful for the character in attaining the goal?

4. What important Christian feast is ignored this year?

5. How does Rieux break with policy?

(see the answer key)

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