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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The day after Meursault and Marie spend the night together, when does Meursault try to contact her?
(a) Late in the evening.
(b) Within an hour of her leaving.
(c) He doesn't try to contact her.
(d) In the afternoon.

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

3. What does Perez testify about in court?
(a) That Meursault was comforting to him.
(b) That Meursault did not cry at his mother's funeral.
(c) That Meursault's mother beat him.
(d) That Meursault killed the Arab.

4. Why does Meursault's employer think the job in Paris is a good match for Meursault?
(a) Because Paris is a lively city for a young man.
(b) Because people in Paris will understand Meursault.
(c) Because Meursault is the only employee fluent in French.
(d) Because Meursault needs to get away from his surroundings.

5. What has Meursault's attorney told him about the trial?
(a) It will take several weeks.
(b) It should be relatively brief.
(c) It will be canceled.
(d) It is expected to be record breaking.

Short Answer Questions

1. The injuries that Raymond receives from the knife fight can be described by which of the following words?

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

3. How does Marie try to instill hope in Meursault?

4. What does Meursault hear through his walls after talking to Salamano about the missing dog?

5. With whom does Meursault share a cell?

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