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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Meursault go on the night of the funeral?
(a) To his apartment.
(b) To the beach.
(c) To the gravesite.
(d) To the church.

2. What piece of clothing does Marie notice that Meursault is wearing that indicates he is mourning?
(a) His armband.
(b) His tie.
(c) His jewelry.
(d) His shirt.

3. When the sun sets the Sunday after his mother's funeral, what does Meursault think?
(a) He decides it is almost time for the sun to set on himself.
(b) He will miss the weekend.
(c) He doesn't want to go to work on Monday.
(d) He has lived through another Sunday.

4. What else does Meursault believe has changed with his mother's death?
(a) Nothing.
(b) His dependence on family.
(c) His love for Marie.
(d) His mental stablity.

5. Why is Meursault relieved about the Monday after his mother's funeral?
(a) Because he won't have to do much at work.
(b) Because Monday was his mother's favorite day.
(c) Because he can resume work.
(d) Because he will get to see his friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marie notice about Meursault's reaction to his mother's death?

2. How does Meursault react to the people who are visibly grieving his mother's death at the funeral?

3. Where does Meursault eat before traveling to the village where his mother's retirement home is located?

4. How does Meursault interpret his employer's response to his mother's death?

5. What is the weather like for the funeral procession?

(see the answer key)

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