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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are newspaper reports optimistic?
(a) Because the editors have given instructions to print happy stories.
(b) Because reporters have been threatened if they tell the truth.
(c) Because the authorities have given instructions to do that.
(d) Because the reporters are unaware of the true situation.

2. Who removes the dead rat from Dr Rieux's landing?
(a) Mrs Rieux.
(b) M. Othon.
(c) The concierge.
(d) Dr Rieux.

3. What criticism is made of Fr Paneloux after the sermon?
(a) That he has committed sacrilege.
(b) That he has committed simony.
(c) That he has committed polysemy.
(d) That he can't be heard at the back of the church.

4. What does Dr. Rieux urge the committee to do?
(a) Get rid of all rats.
(b) Start public health measures as if the disease is plague.
(c) Avoid panicking the citizens.
(d) Inoculate the Prefect with anti-plague serum.

5. What is the result of this treatment?
(a) There is no change in his condition.
(b) The boy takes longer to die.
(c) The boy recovers quickly.
(d) The formula is patented.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who must Rieux take with him when he has to evacuate a plague victim?

2. How is food distributed to the people in the camp?

3. Who comes with Grand to see Dr Rieux?

4. What is Dr. Castel's work?

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

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