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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 weather conditions set in after the sermon?
(a) There is a heatwave.
(b) There is snow.
(c) The weather is unchanged.
(d) There is a hurricane.

2. An unusual thing about the city is that:
(a) It has abundant water.
(b) Everybody has a garden.
(c) It has no native plants or animals.
(d) It is famous for its plants and animals.

3. Who does Rieux confide in?
(a) Fr Paneloux
(b) Cottard.
(c) Grand.
(d) His mother.

4. When did Tarrou's mother die?
(a) Ten years previously.
(b) Two years previously.
(c) When Tarrou was fifteen.
(d) When Tarrou was ten.

5. Who makes the order to close the town?
(a) M. Othon.
(b) The French President.
(c) Dr. Rieux.
(d) The Prefect.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sight disturbs Rieux as he drives home?

2. Who ecomes general secretary to the squads of volunteers?

3. What does Grand reveal?

4. What important change in people's behavior does Tarrou record?

5. What is the result of this treatment?

(see the answer key)

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