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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What important meeting takes place?
(a) The Prefect meets Dr. Rieux's wife.
(b) The Prefect meets with ratcatchers.
(c) The Prefect meets a committee of doctors.
(d) The Prefect meets a committee of concerned citizens.

4. What is the focus in the questioning of Cottard?
(a) Tarrou's journal.
(b) Cottard's wife.
(c) Dr Rieux's professional treatment.
(d) Cottard's suicide attempt.

5. Why is M. Grand an interesting character?
(a) He has solved a great mystery.
(b) He has discovered something amazing hidden in the municipal archives.
(c) He leads an adventurous life.
(d) His life is not fulfilling, yet there is a mystery about him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Rieux think about the illness?

2. How is the city situated geographically?

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

4. What is M. Grand's job?

5. What sight disturbs Rieux as he drives home?

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