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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do his friends try to help Grand?

2. What criticism is made of Fr Paneloux after the sermon?

3. Which is the second way?

4. For which people has the plague not ended?

5. Which voice is now telling the story?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the situation in the camps for people in quarantine?

2. Explain the poignancy of Dr. Rieux's walk through the streets.

3. What gives the people cause for hope in Part 5 Chapter 1?

4. In Part 4 Chapter 3, what is the situation regarding the plague serum?

5. Account for Cottard's behavior in Part 5 Chapter 5.

6. What is the reason for Rambert's decision?

7. In what ways do Tarrou's plague symptoms first appear?

8. Comment on the change in M. Othon.

9. Account for the difference tenor and content of Fr Paneloux's new sermon, compared with that he gave at the conclusion of the Week of Prayer.

10. Why is there a steady supply of workers taking care of burials?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

'The Plague shows us love, loyalty and heroic selflessness.' Discuss with close reference to three characters.

Essay Topic 2

How important is character in this novel? Explain your views, referring closely to the text and focusing in depth on two characters.

Essay Topic 3

Some people are of the opinion that the twentieth century produced no greater novel than The Plague. Why do you think people have said this? In your answer, deal with themes and characters.

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