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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 hasn't M. Grand been able to correct the mistake made about his promotion?
(a) He cannot find the time.
(b) The authorities will not allow him to do this.
(c) He cannot find the right words.
(d) He cannot find his application form.

2. Why does Rieux ask Tarrou to do this?
(a) Because he doesn't speak English.
(b) Because he wants to write an article about it for the Medical Journal.
(c) Because he has terrible handwriting.
(d) Because he is too busy to do it himself.

3. In what country is the story set?
(a) Nigeria.
(b) Armenia.
(c) France.
(d) Algeria.

4. In what city is the story set?
(a) The city of Oran.
(b) The city of Aran.
(c) The city of Algiers.
(d) The city of Casablanca.

5. In what era is the story set?
(a) During the French Revolution.
(b) 1916, during World War I.
(c) 1940s during World War II.
(d) 1940s, shortly after World War II.

Short Answer Questions

1. What else does Dr Rieux muse about in relation to the plague?

2. What does Rieux ask Jean Tarrou to do for him?

3. Who is Jean Tarrou?

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

5. Where is this information to be found?

(see the answer key)

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