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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What measures is the Prefect forced to take?
(a) Traffic control and rationing of food and electricity.
(b) Traffic control, cinema closure and water rationing.
(c) Putting armed guards at all liquor outlets and rationing water.
(d) Arresting anyone who drinks in the street and closing the cinemas.

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

3. How does Rieux caution Tarrou?
(a) He tells him not to drink the water.
(b) He tells him he is at risk and must have an inoculation.
(c) He cautions him against having an inoculation because the serum is weak.
(d) He tells him there is no risk if he has an inoculation.

4. In his struggle of conscience, who does Rambert resemble?
(a) Fr Paneloux
(b) Dr. Rieux
(c) Dr. Castel
(d) The author, Albert Camus.

5. What is now possible for Rambert?
(a) A job on Oran's newspaper.
(b) His escape from Oran.
(c) Writing a world exclusive on the plague in Oran.
(d) A love affair in Oran.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is also in attendance when Cottard is questioned?

2. In what way has Grand's marriage affected his future?

3. What action has Dr. Rieux already taken?

4. Who must Rieux take with him when he has to evacuate a plague victim?

5. How does the Spaniard spend his days?

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