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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way are people allowed to communicate with those outside the city?
(a) They are not allowed to communicate at all.
(b) Carrier pigeons.
(c) Mobile phones.
(d) Telegram.

2. Who is also in attendance when Cottard is questioned?
(a) Inspector Clouseau.
(b) M. Grand.
(c) Fr. Pertelote
(d) Dr Rieux.

3. What does Tarrou say about Othon as a father?
(a) That he is a loving disciplinarian.
(b) That he cannot control his children.
(c) That he is neglectful of his children.
(d) That he is very demanding and controlling.

4. What is M. Grand's job?
(a) He is Manager at the Municipal Office.
(b) He is a clerk in the Municipal Office.
(c) He is a bank manager.
(d) He is a clerk at the hospital.

5. What important meeting takes place?
(a) The Prefect meets a committee of concerned citizens.
(b) The Prefect meets with ratcatchers.
(c) The Prefect meets a committee of doctors.
(d) The Prefect meets Dr. Rieux's wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city is the story set?

2. What is one result of the sealed city?

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

4. Who volunteers to help Rieux?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way do you think Tarrou and Rieux are of like mind?

2. What factors are making life stressful for Dr. Rieux?

3. What do you think is interesting about Grand?

4. What does Fr. Paneloux tell the people in his sermon at High Mass?

5. How does the relationship between Dr. Rieux and M. Grand develop?

6. Why is Mme. Rieux concerned about her son?

7. Who is Jean Tarrou?

8. What literary device does Camus use in Chapter 5 to accentuate meaning?

9. Who is Raymond Rambert?

10. Which character is very persistent in Part 2 Chapter 5?

(see the answer keys)

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