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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When Meursault returns home after dinner with the odd woman, what news does Salamano give him about the dog?
(a) The dog has not returned.
(b) The dog is in the pound.
(c) The dog is back home.
(d) The dog is sick.

4. How does Meursault regard interruptions to his work schedule?
(a) As pleasant but unnecessary.
(b) As necessary to his mental health.
(c) As a nice break.
(d) As unwelcome.

5. When Meursault returns to his job, how does he approach the work that has piled up?
(a) He slowly sifts through it.
(b) He asks for help with it.
(c) He plunges into it.
(d) He avoids it.

6. What do Meursault and the odd woman talk about during dinner?
(a) They do not engage in conversation.
(b) They talk about the job in Paris.
(c) They talk about death.
(d) They talk about Marie.

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

8. Where does Meursault eat before traveling to the village where his mother's retirement home is located?
(a) At his house.
(b) At his brother's house.
(c) At the local pub.
(d) At his favorite cafe.

9. Immediately after lunch on his first day back to work, where does Meursault go?
(a) To the park for a walk.
(b) Back to work.
(c) Home to take a nap.
(d) To Marie's place to see if she is home.

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

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

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

13. Why does Meursault take so much pleasure in washing his hands on the morning he returns to work?
(a) The warmth of the water reminds him of Marie.
(b) The sound of the running water reminds him of the beach.
(c) He is up from his desk and avoiding work.
(d) The towel hasn't yet gotten too wet from daily use.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Meursault's feelings about his and Marie's upcoming marriage?

2. What does Marie think of the lunch that Meursault cooks for her?

3. Which of the following items does Meursault borrow from a friend before traveling to his mother's funeral?

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

5. What causes Meursault to be overwhelmed with the desire to kiss Marie?

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