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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. What is Meursault's sentence?
(a) Death by hanging.
(b) A long prison sentence.
(c) Life in prison.
(d) Death by guillotine.

2. Of which of the following materials is the beach house made?
(a) Stone.
(b) Wood.
(c) Brick.
(d) Canvas.

3. What comment does Meursault make to Marie about the people in Paris?
(a) They drink too much.
(b) They sleep too much.
(c) They are mean.
(d) They are too pale.

4. Why does a job open up in Paris with Meursault's company?
(a) They are opening a new branch.
(b) They need a specialist.
(c) They are expanding.
(d) The branch manager left.

5. What does Raymond plan on doing when his mistress returns?
(a) Allowing her to stay but cutting her off financially.
(b) Setting down clear rules.
(c) Insulting her and kicking her out.
(d) Welcoming her back in.

Short Answer Questions

1. What element of nature has played a role in all the negative episodes of Meursault's life?

2. How can the lights in the visiting room of the prison be described?

3. As opposed to in the movies, how does the guillotine that Meursault will face sit?

4. After asking Meursault to confirm his identity, what question does the Magistrate ask him?

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

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