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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. In what way has Grand's marriage affected his future?
(a) He finished college but could only get a boring job.
(b) His became depressed because he found his wife boring.
(c) He left college and took a boring job.
(d) He moved to Oran with his wife to escape her father.

2. How has Fr Paneloux assisted the community during the plague?
(a) He has researched ancient inscriptions for plague remedies.
(b) He has preached supportive sermons.
(c) He has said Mass every day.
(d) He has worked in hospitals.

3. Why are people seeking pleasure?
(a) They are careless.
(b) They are rebelling against the church.
(c) It's a response to harsh new laws.
(d) It's a response to their lives being in danger.

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

5. 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 takes the car keys and runs away.
(d) Grand runs away, then falls over.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the townspeople not told the disease is plague?

2. With what does Rieux contrast pictures of the plague through history?

3. Which prominent citizen joins the volunteers?

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

5. How is M. Othon's predicament solved?

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