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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. What becomes the last resort for disposal of corpses?
(a) Cremation.
(b) Burial at sea.
(c) Taken to a new cemetery in the desert.
(d) Mass burial.

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

3. How do people express their feelings after the sermon?
(a) There are huge numbers of letters to the editor of the local paper.
(b) There is an open forum where people can debate the issues.
(c) There is violence and many people try to escape.
(d) People line up to volunteer to help their fellow citizens.

4. To what does Tarrou compare lawyers and judges?
(a) Gardeners.
(b) The plague.
(c) The elders of the Church.
(d) Saints.

5. Who receives an invitation to the sermon?
(a) Dr. Castel.
(b) M. Cottard.
(c) The Prefect.
(d) Dr. Rieux.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The plague is changing in two ways. What is the first way?

3. Which other character does Tarrou discuss in this part of his journal?

4. Who is Jean Tarrou?

5. Why is M. Grand an interesting character?

(see the answer key)

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