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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Marie asks Meursault whether he loves her the first time, how does he respond?
(a) He admits that he does.
(b) He lies and says that he does not.
(c) He admits that he does not.
(d) He lies and says that he does.

2. Whose beach house do Raymond, Meursault, and Marie visit?
(a) Raymond's friend's.
(b) Raymond's brother's.
(c) Raymond's mistress's.
(d) Raymond's.

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

4. What is the weather like for the funeral procession?
(a) Intensely hot.
(b) Freezing cold.
(c) Pouring rain.
(d) Calm and breezy.

5. When Raymond opens his door during the commotion, what is obvious?
(a) That much of the furniture has been damaged.
(b) That there was a robbery.
(c) That he and his mistress were physically fighting.
(d) That his mistress and him were having a nonviolent disagreement.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Perez?

2. Immediately after lunch on his first day back to work, where does Meursault go?

3. How does Meursault view Raymond's desire to be his friend?

4. Why does Meursault's employer think the job in Paris is a good match for Meursault?

5. When Meursault returns to his job, how does he approach the work that has piled up?

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