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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Meursault react to the people who are visibly grieving his mother's death at the funeral?
(a) He asks them to leave.
(b) He does not engage with them.
(c) He sympathizes with them.
(d) He becomes angry at them and yells.

3. As Salamano looks for his dog, what does Raymond suggest?
(a) The dog was probably stolen.
(b) Most dogs return to their owners.
(c) Dogs run away when they are hungry.
(d) The dog went off to die.

4. What name does Raymond's mistress call him?
(a) A pimp.
(b) An abuser.
(c) A dog.
(d) A cheater.

5. After his first week back at work after his mother's death, where does Meursault spend time with Marie?
(a) In the woods.
(b) On the train.
(c) At the beach.
(d) At the movies.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In reaction to news that his mother has died, how many days does Meursault ask off from his job?

3. What else does Meursault believe has changed with his mother's death?

4. Why doesn't Salamano want to check the pound for his dog?

5. Who comes to the morgue and stays with Meursault throughout the night?

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