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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what does Rieux contrast pictures of the plague through history?
(a) Pictures of Oran's parks and gardens.
(b) A photograph of his wife.
(c) Cottard's predicament.
(d) The tranquil and beautiful spring day.

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

3. Why has the journalist Raymod Rambert come to Oran?
(a) To investigate the welfare of Arabs in Oran.
(b) To investigate the plague of rats in Oran.
(c) To research suicide deaths in Oran.
(d) To interview the polic magistrate.

4. What does Dr. Rieux think about the illness?
(a) He thinks it is an unknown disease.
(b) He thinks it is tuberculosis.
(c) He thinks it is asthma.
(d) He thinks it is plague.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Spaniard spend his days?

2. What human attitude concerns Rieux?

3. What is one aspect of the plague that Dr Rieux considers?

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

5. What action has Dr. Rieux already taken?

(see the answer key)

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