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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. Of what implications of his actions does Meursault seem most aware?

2. During the magistrate's questioning, what does Meursault remember about the day of the murder?

3. Where does Meursault find his attorney?

4. Which of the following statements about Meursault and repentance are correct?

5. What does Perez testify about in court?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Meursault's mindset by the time Marie comes to visit him and why?

2. Describe what Meursault notices as he is placed in the interrogation room for the first time?

3. Describe the events surrounding Meursault's killing of the Arab.

4. What question does the magistrate ask Meursault in which he is not satisfied with the response?

5. What do Meursault, Marie, and Raymond spend the morning doing after arriving at the beach house?

6. What does Meursault miss in prison and what does the guard have to say about this?

7. Describe Marie's visit to the prison.

8. When does the local magistrate first interview Meursault and in what is he most interested?

9. As the trial progresses, how does Meursault handle the trial and why?

10. What does Meursault notice as he is led into the courtroom?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Meursault is offered a job in Paris. Compare and contrast his home city of Algiers, North Africa and the city Paris according to the evidence provided in the novel. Make sure to include references to how each are uses figuratively as well as literally.

Essay Topic 2

Select a physical setting from the novel, for example the cafe, the beach, etc. Then, explore the significance of the setting. How do the details of this setting contribute to plot and/or character development?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on how foreshadowing is used as a literary device in the novel.

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