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

2. What criticism is made of Fr Paneloux after the sermon?
(a) That he has committed polysemy.
(b) That he can't be heard at the back of the church.
(c) That he has committed simony.
(d) That he has committed sacrilege.

3. What reason does Cottard give for his suicide attempt?
(a) 'A secret grief.'
(b) 'A grief observed.'
(c) 'A delayed grief.'
(d) 'A silent grief.'

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

5. To what does Tarrou compare lawyers and judges?
(a) The plague.
(b) Gardeners.
(c) The elders of the Church.
(d) Saints.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Rieux worried about?

2. How do people express their feelings after the sermon?

3. What does Rieux do with Grand's manuscript?

4. How does Rieux find out about his wife's condition?

5. What is the problem regarding the city gates?

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