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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Salamano have with him when Meursault sees him in front of his apartment?
(a) Flowers.
(b) A package from the post office.
(c) His mangy dog.
(d) A pistol.

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

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

4. What does Marie notice about Meursault's reaction to his mother's death?
(a) He is less friendly than normal.
(b) He seems almost happy that she is gone.
(c) He is terribly depressed.
(d) He doesn't show signs of grief.

5. How do the people in the neighborhood typically respond to Salamano?
(a) They feel bad for him.
(b) They think of him as a source of entertainment.
(c) They invite him into their homes.
(d) They are afraid of him.

6. Which of the following phrases describes Meursault's behavior at his mother's funeral?
(a) Displaying little emotion.
(b) Obviously anxious.
(c) Full of visible grief.
(d) Marked by anger.

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

8. What causes Meursault to be overwhelmed with the desire to kiss Marie?
(a) When she caresses his neck.
(b) When she looks pitiful.
(c) When she is mean to him.
(d) When she smiles a certain way.

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

10. On the first day that Meursault returns to work, where does he eat lunch?
(a) At his apartment.
(b) At the pub.
(c) As a friend's house.
(d) At Celeste's.

11. Who meets Meursault when he arrives for his mother's funeral?
(a) The caretaker of the nursing home.
(b) His father.
(c) The village doctor.
(d) His uncle's two children.

12. How does Meursault respond to Salamano's news about the dog when he returns home from having dinner with the odd woman?
(a) He is extremely empathetic.
(b) He tells him to go away.
(c) He is very interested.
(d) He invites him to his apartment.

13. What does Raymond say regarding Meursault's mother's death?
(a) It is a sad occasion which Meursault should never forget.
(b) It was bound to happen one day.
(c) It should prevent Meursault from going to work.
(d) It is an excuse for Meursault to become a criminal.

14. How does the policeman respond to Raymond's verbal abuse when the police come to his home?
(a) By pushing him to the ground.
(b) By handcuffing him.
(c) By threatening him with a gun.
(d) With a slap.

15. How does Marie feel about the job Meursault was offered in Paris?
(a) It intrigues her.
(b) It upsets her.
(c) She thinks the employer is trying to get rid of him.
(d) She is glad he turned it down.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Meursault do after eating with the odd woman?

2. Why is Meursault relieved about the Monday after his mother's funeral?

3. How does Meursault end up eating with an odd woman that he doesn't know?

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

5. How did Meursault know Marie?

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