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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Marie asks Meursault whether he loves her the first time, how does he respond?
(a) He admits that he does not.
(b) He lies and says that he does.
(c) He lies and says that he does not.
(d) He admits that he does.

2. What meal are Meursault and Marie planning to eat when they hear commotion in Raymond's apartment?
(a) Lunch.
(b) Breakfast.
(c) Dinner.
(d) Tea.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On the first day that Meursault returns to work, who does he meet for lunch?

3. After spending the day together, where do Meursault and Marie go in the evening after his mother's funeral?

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

5. Which of the following phrases describes Meursault's behavior at his mother's funeral?

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