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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Marie notice about Meursault's reaction to his mother's death?
(a) He doesn't show signs of grief.
(b) He is less friendly than normal.
(c) He seems almost happy that she is gone.
(d) He is terribly depressed.

2. How does Meursault view Raymond's desire to be his friend?
(a) As kind.
(b) As odd.
(c) As unrealistic.
(d) As fake.

3. When the sun sets the Sunday after his mother's funeral, what does Meursault think?
(a) He has lived through another Sunday.
(b) He doesn't want to go to work on Monday.
(c) He decides it is almost time for the sun to set on himself.
(d) He will miss the weekend.

4. What does Raymond suggest that he and the person who accompanied him do after they return back from the police station?
(a) Go to a brothel.
(b) Go to the pub.
(c) Go to get dinner.
(d) Go to the movies.

5. Why does Meursault refuse to call the police when the commotion is going on in Raymond's apartment?
(a) Because Meursault has warrants out for him.
(b) Because Marie is a fugitive.
(c) Because Raymond is his friend.
(d) Because Meursault does not like policemen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Raymond's physical structure?

2. The day that Meursault and Marie become engaged, where does Meursault eat dinner?

3. What did the neighbors say when Meursault put his mother in the home?

4. Why does Meursault take so much pleasure in washing his hands on the morning he returns to work?

5. How do the authorities around him respond to Meursault's lack of spirituality?

(see the answer key)

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