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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. In what way has Grand's marriage affected his future?
(a) He moved to Oran with his wife to escape her father.
(b) He left college and took a boring job.
(c) He finished college but could only get a boring job.
(d) His became depressed because he found his wife boring.

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

3. What methods does the character use to attain the goal or goals?
(a) Sabotage.
(b) Argument and direct action.
(c) Argument and sabotage.
(d) Civil disobedience, sabotage and direct action.

4. What is Rieux's reaction to Rambert's plans?
(a) He has mixed emotions.
(b) He is encouraging.
(c) He threeatens he will tell the authorities.
(d) He advises against the plans.

5. How does the city government respond to looting?
(a) Looters are shot on sight.
(b) Martial law is imposed and shops are boarded up at night.
(c) Martial law and a curfew are imposed.
(d) All police leave is cancelled.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tarrou's opinion of Grand is:

2. What additional friendship has Tarrou made?

3. Who comes with Grand to see Dr Rieux?

4. In what era is the story set?

5. Who removes the dead rat from Dr Rieux's landing?

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