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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In reaction to news that his mother has died, how many days does Meursault ask off from his job?
(a) 4.
(b) 11.
(c) 7.
(d) 2.

2. Where does Meursault live at the start of the novel?
(a) London.
(b) Nigeria.
(c) Algiers.
(d) Edinburgh.

3. Who falls back and takes short cuts during the funeral procession?
(a) Meursault.
(b) The Caretaker.
(c) The ladies from the home.
(d) Perez.

4. What does Meursault do on the morning after his night with Marie?
(a) Smoke cigarettes.
(b) Walk around town.
(c) Search for Marie.
(d) Drink scotch.

5. Who comes to the morgue and stays with Meursault throughout the night?
(a) No one.
(b) His brother.
(c) His mother's friends from the nursing home.
(d) His friend from home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following phrases describes Meursault's behavior at his mother's funeral?

2. How does Meursault regard interruptions to his work schedule?

3. The day after Meursault and Marie spend the night together, when does Meursault try to contact her?

4. Who is Perez?

5. How does Meursault show grief the weekend following his mother's death?

(see the answer key)

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