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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who must Rieux take with him when he has to evacuate a plague victim?
(a) A nurse.
(b) Two other doctors.
(c) A judge and a second doctor.
(d) A police officer.

2. What is Rieux worried about?
(a) That the disease will get out of hand and kill half the population.
(b) That the people will panic.
(c) That the trains will stop running.
(d) That the disease will affect his wife.

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

4. Who questions Cottard?
(a) M. Tarrou.
(b) The police inspector.
(c) Inspector Clouseau.
(d) A public health official.

5. What is making things difficult for cinema owners?
(a) They have no new films to show.
(b) They can't get ushers because of the plague.
(c) They are only allowed to show newsreels.
(d) They have to charge lower admission fees.

Short Answer Questions

1. What important meeting takes place?

2. What is Rieux's reaction to Rambert's plans?

3. What does Dr. Rieux urge the committee to do?

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

5. What strongly motivates Rambert's plan to escape.

(see the answer key)

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