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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the first day that Meursault returns to work, who does he meet for lunch?
(a) Perez.
(b) Marie.
(c) Emmanuel.
(d) Raymond.

2. In Meursault's imaginary system of execution involving 10 glasses, what does a single one of the glasses contain?
(a) A non-lethal substance.
(b) Poison.
(c) Fire.
(d) A razor.

3. What does the prosecutor say about Meursault's intelligence?
(a) He says he is an intelligent man.
(b) He says that he is very slow.
(c) He says that he is too brilliant.
(d) He says that he is not smart.

4. Of what implications of his actions does Meursault seem most aware?
(a) He seems aware that he will be found guilty.
(b) He seems aware that he will not marry Marie.
(c) He seems aware that he will feel guilt.
(d) He doesn't seem aware of implications.

5. What is the weather like for the funeral procession?
(a) Freezing cold.
(b) Calm and breezy.
(c) Intensely hot.
(d) Pouring rain.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the day of his trial, where does Meursault wait for his trial to begin?

2. What conclusion does Meursault come to about his mother's death at the end of the novel?

3. What does Meursault observe about the physical surroundings of the interrogation room?

4. Who accompanies Raymond to the police station as a witness?

5. Why doesn't Salamano want to check the pound for his dog?

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