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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. How old does Meursault say that his mother was at the time of her death?
(a) 43.
(b) 72.
(c) He doesn't know.
(d) 59.

2. The day after Meursault and Marie spend the night together, when does Meursault try to contact her?
(a) In the afternoon.
(b) Late in the evening.
(c) He doesn't try to contact her.
(d) Within an hour of her leaving.

3. About what time does Salamano reminisce with Meursault?
(a) When Meursault had a cat.
(b) When Meursault's mother lived with him.
(c) When Meursault was a single man.
(d) When Meursault and Salamano went to the beach.

4. What does Meursault hear through his walls after talking to Salamano about the missing dog?
(a) The dog barking.
(b) Salamano arguing with someone.
(c) A gunshot.
(d) Salamano's cries.

5. As the police leave Raymond's home, what do they tell Raymond to do?
(a) Keep the neighborhood quiet.
(b) Turn in the letter that he wrote.
(c) Make himself available for questioning.
(d) Control his woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Prior to the trial, how does Meursault perceive the case against him?

2. Who asks Meursault to call the police when the commotion is going on in Raymond's apartment?

3. What does Meursault do when he wakes up in the morning and Marie is gone?

4. When Meursault returns to work, how does his employer respond?

5. For what does Meursault's employer chastise him?

(see the answer key)

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