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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 investigate the plague of rats in Oran.
(b) To interview the polic magistrate.
(c) To investigate the welfare of Arabs in Oran.
(d) To research suicide deaths in Oran.

2. How does the Spaniard spend his days?
(a) Writing a novel.
(b) Reading.
(c) Counting rats.
(d) Counting dried peas.

3. What does Rieux ask Jean Tarrou to do for him?
(a) To provide funding for treating plague victims.
(b) To write to the local authorities about the rats.
(c) To write a journal documenting the plague.
(d) To write to his wife for him.

4. What interesting character enters the novel at this point?
(a) The Oran water supply.
(b) The plague itself.
(c) Inspector Clouseau.
(d) Dr Rieux's mother-in-law.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rieux treat the plague victims?

2. Why hasn't M. Grand been able to correct the mistake made about his promotion?

3. What human attitude concerns Rieux?

4. Who is Jean Tarrou?

5. The narrator tells us that the city is:

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