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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. How do people express their feelings after the sermon?
(a) There are huge numbers of letters to the editor of the local paper.
(b) People line up to volunteer to help their fellow citizens.
(c) There is an open forum where people can debate the issues.
(d) There is violence and many people try to escape.

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

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

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

5. After the sermon, what happens in the town?
(a) People panic.
(b) People go back to work.
(c) People couldn't care less.
(d) People are motivated to help the plague victims.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city is the story set?

2. What is making things difficult for cinema owners?

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

4. What interesting character enters the novel at this point?

5. By what means do influential town leaders hope to resist the plague?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do people react to Fr. Paneloux's sermon?

2. Who is Jean Tarrou?

3. When does the Prefect finally take action?

4. Why is Cottard questioned by the police?

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

6. What is the main function of the city of Oran?

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

8. What is one result of the sudden closing of the city gates?

9. In what era is the story set?

10. Why is Jean Tarrou important in the story?

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