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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. How did Meursault know Marie?
(a) She was his mother's sister.
(b) She was his neighbor.
(c) She was a co-worker.
(d) She was a family friend.

2. How does Meursault show grief the weekend following his mother's death?
(a) By avoiding people.
(b) Through his interactions with friends.
(c) By returning to her favorite places.
(d) He doesn't.

3. What did the neighbors say when Meursault put his mother in the home?
(a) They said it was about time.
(b) They said disparaging things about him.
(c) They said that he was a perfect son.
(d) They said he should have chosen a closer home.

4. What does Meursault do after eating with the odd woman?
(a) He follows her for a while.
(b) He seeks out Raymond.
(c) He invites her to his place.
(d) He tries to contact Marie.

5. How does Meursault interpret his employer's response to his mother's death?
(a) He is angry that the employer will not give him time off.
(b) He thinks his employer is mocking him.
(c) He thinks the employer shows no sympathy.
(d) He is grateful for the employer's accomodations.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose beach house do Raymond, Meursault, and Marie visit?

2. What is Raymond's physical structure?

3. After the day of the funeral, where does Meursault meet Marie?

4. After his first week back at work after his mother's death, where does Meursault spend time with Marie?

5. What comment does Meursault make to Marie about the people in Paris?

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