BattleBook+Jay

__**The Plague**__

Battle of the Books

Q: Where does the story begin? (what is the setting) A: Algeria.

Q: Who is the narrator of the book, "The Plague?" A: Dr. Bernard Rieux

Q: Who is the head of the medical association? A: Dr. Richard.

Q: What does Father Paneloux say is the source of the plague? A: God; and that he sent the plague in order to punish the sins.

Q: Who is the first to fall victim to the plague? A: M.Michel

Q: What is the cost of Marcel and Louis's service to smuggle out Rambert? A: 10,000 Francs

Q: Why did Rambert ditch his plan on escaping? A: He found out Rieux also lives away from his wife and decided he should stay too.

Q: What does Paneloux hold in his hand as he dies? A: A Crucifix

Q: What crime did Cottard commit in his past? A: The book doesn't tell us.

Q: What happens to the wives of Rieux and Rambert at the end of the story? A: Rambert's wife comes to Oran reunite with him, Rieux's wife dies before she can reunited with him.


 * Thinking Questions**

Q: Why did Grand's Marriage fail? A: It failed because both of them worked too hard and their love for each other deteriorated over time. Q: What is the last sentence of the novel, "The Plague" about? A: Q: Why does the author implement the element of evil in the story? A: Q: Why is Cottard happy about the Plague? A: Q: Why was M. Othon's son's death so important?