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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the people in the neighborhood typically respond to Salamano?
(a) They are afraid of him.
(b) They feel bad for him.
(c) They think of him as a source of entertainment.
(d) They invite him into their homes.

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

3. What is Raymond's physical structure?
(a) Wide and unathletic.
(b) Short and sturdy.
(c) Small and weak.
(d) Tall and gangly.

4. Who meets Meursault when he arrives for his mother's funeral?
(a) His father.
(b) His uncle's two children.
(c) The village doctor.
(d) The caretaker of the nursing home.

5. How do the other tenants respond to the commotion in Raymond's apartment?
(a) They remain in their apartments.
(b) They offer to help him.
(c) They come to see what is going on.
(d) They leave the apartment complex.

6. When Raymond opens his door during the commotion, what is obvious?
(a) That much of the furniture has been damaged.
(b) That there was a robbery.
(c) That his mistress and him were having a nonviolent disagreement.
(d) That he and his mistress were physically fighting.

7. On the first day that Meursault returns to work, where does he eat lunch?
(a) At the pub.
(b) At Celeste's.
(c) As a friend's house.
(d) At his apartment.

8. What offer does Meursault receive and refuse when at the morgue?
(a) The offer to sell him a nicer coffin.
(b) The offer to remove the coffin lid.
(c) The offer to stay with his mother's body.
(d) The offer to bury his mother in England.

9. What does Meursault do on the morning after his night with Marie?
(a) Walk around town.
(b) Drink scotch.
(c) Search for Marie.
(d) Smoke cigarettes.

10. What does Marie notice about Meursault's reaction to his mother's death?
(a) He is less friendly than normal.
(b) He doesn't show signs of grief.
(c) He seems almost happy that she is gone.
(d) He is terribly depressed.

11. Who is Perez?
(a) A distant relative.
(b) The caretaker's brother.
(c) A very close friend of Meursault's mother.
(d) An acquaintance of Meursault.

12. How does Marie react to the news that Meursault's mother has died only one day before she spends the day with Meursault?
(a) She is relieved.
(b) She is depressed.
(c) She is angry.
(d) She is surprised.

13. How does Meursault regard interruptions to his work schedule?
(a) As unwelcome.
(b) As a nice break.
(c) As pleasant but unnecessary.
(d) As necessary to his mental health.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the neighbors say when Meursault put his mother in the home?

2. Who falls back and takes short cuts during the funeral procession?

3. What do Meursault and the odd woman talk about during dinner?

4. What comment does Meursault make to Marie about the people in Paris?

5. What causes Meursault to be overwhelmed with the desire to kiss Marie?

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