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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the city situated geographically?
(a) It is the middle of a plateau.
(b) It is close to a plateau.
(c) It is next to delightful coastal beaches.
(d) It is dominated by mountains.

2. Why is M. Othon's release from camp delayed?
(a) There is suspicion that he has plague.
(b) There has been a mistake.
(c) He has not done the paperwork.
(d) He has upset the Prefect.

3. Who is the first victim of the plague?
(a) The concierge in Dr. Rieux's apartment building.
(b) M. Cottard.
(c) A railway porter.
(d) The Spaniard.

4. What news does his mother give to Rieux?
(a) That she is leaving for Paris.
(b) That she is sick.
(c) That the trains are running again.
(d) That Tarrou is sick.

5. Why are many families not allowed to attend the funerals of loved ones?
(a) They are not able achieve the strict dress code.
(b) They are in quarantine.
(c) It would be too upsetting for them.
(d) There are too many of them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Rieux urge the committee to do?

2. To whom does Rieux disclose that the apris serum is not ideally effective?

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

4. How does Rieux break with policy?

5. Who preaches the closing sermon at High Mass?

(see the answer key)

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