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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Raymond's physical structure?
(a) Tall and gangly.
(b) Short and sturdy.
(c) Small and weak.
(d) Wide and unathletic.

2. When Raymond and Meursault encounter the two Arabs, what results from them staring each other down with their weapons?
(a) All eventually turn and leave.
(b) Meursault shoots the Arab.
(c) Raymond shoots the Arab.
(d) The Arabs attack Raymond again.

3. Why does Meursault vow to attend every execution if he is set free?
(a) Because he likes to see people being tortured.
(b) Because he will be so thankful for his freedom.
(c) He never vows to attend the executions.
(d) To become better educated with modes of escape.

4. What is the purpose of Meursault's only outburst during his imprisonment?
(a) To kick the chaplain out of his cell.
(b) To order an appeal.
(c) To cry for Marie.
(d) To grieve for his mother.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Meursault live at the start of the novel?

2. Where does the funeral procession travel?

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

4. After asking Meursault to confirm his identity, what question does the Magistrate ask him?

5. Why does Meursault turn down the job in Paris?

(see the answer key)

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