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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. What happens when Rieux tries to get Grand into the car?
(a) Grand hits him.
(b) Rieux has to hit him to make him keep quiet.
(c) Grand runs away, then falls over.
(d) Grand takes the car keys and runs away.

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

3. What does Rambert anticipate happening when he meets his wife again?
(a) Things will be over between them.
(b) She will worry that he has lost weight.
(c) He has changed, so will reject her.
(d) Instant happiness.

4. Which character cannot be saved by the serum?
(a) M. Othon.
(b) Mme. Rieux.
(c) M. Grand.
(d) M. Cottard.

5. Why are many families not allowed to attend the funerals of loved ones?
(a) There are too many of them.
(b) It would be too upsetting for them.
(c) They are not able achieve the strict dress code.
(d) They are in quarantine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What additional friendship has Tarrou made?

2. Why does Rieux weep?

3. Which prominent citizen joins the volunteers?

4. Why does Tarrou go home with Cottard?

5. In his struggle of conscience, who does Rambert resemble?

Short Essay Questions

1. Comment on the 'reality' behind the phenomenon of the Oran people, now free of the plague, walking the streets.

2. In what way is Cottard shown to be different from other characters in The Plague?

3. What drastic developments are depicted in Part 3 Chapter 1?

4. What changes does the plague seem to be undergoing?

5. What is the reason for Rambert's decision?

6. What is the effect of the child's death upon the other characters?

7. What is unusual about Tarrou's illness?

8. What is the situation in the camps for people in quarantine?

9. Which characters now volunteer as plague workers?

10. Do you think Dr. Castel's serum is likely to be of help?

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