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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As a gesture of their new friendship what does Raymond offer to Meursault?

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

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

5. How does Meursault show grief the weekend following his mother's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. After spending the night together the weekend after Meursault's first week back at work, what do Meursault and Marie talk about and what is his response?

2. Where does the caretaker of the nursing home take Meursault after his arrival and what does the caretaker offer to do in this place that Meursault refuses?

3. What are Salamano's thoughts on Meursault sending his mother to the home?

4. Who is Perez and what does he do during the funeral procession?

5. How does Meursault's acknowledgment that his mother's funeral was the day before affect Marie and what observations does she make regarding his treatment of his mother's death?

6. Why does Meursault's employer chastise Meursault?

7. On what piece of clothing of Meursault's does Marie comment and what does this item represent?

8. Describe Meursault's experience washing his hands in the office when he returns to work.

9. Describe Meursault's musings at the sun sets on the Sunday after his mother's funeral.

10. When his employer calls him into the office, where does he offer him a job and how does Meursault feel about the offer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a significant portion of time spent talking about Salamano's dog. Write an essay explaining the symbolism and meaning of the dog in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay evaluating the conclusion to the novel. Do you think it is complete or do you think it omits important details?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay discussing the role of religion or religious belief in the novel.

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