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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are people coping as the plague continues?
(a) They become very religious and attend Mass evry day.
(b) They are full of fear and drink to excess.
(c) They become indifferent to what is happening to them.
(d) They are in despair and suicides are frequent.

2. What is the prime factor in his decision?
(a) His conscience.
(b) Dr. Rieux's support.
(c) His finances.
(d) His love.

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

4. Who ecomes general secretary to the squads of volunteers?
(a) M. Grand
(b) M. Cottard.
(c) Dr. Castel
(d) M. Tarrou.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Rieux worried about?

2. What creative problem does Grand have?

3. What reason does Cottard give for his suicide attempt?

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

5. What weather conditions set in after the sermon?

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