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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What element of nature has played a role in all the negative episodes of Meursault's life?
(a) The sun.
(b) Wind.
(c) The moon.
(d) Rain.

2. Where does Masson take Raymond for the treatment of his cuts on the beach?
(a) To the beach house.
(b) To the hospital in town.
(c) To the doctor's house.
(d) To Raymond's house.

3. On the Sunday that he, Raymond, and Marie go to the beach, how does Meursault feel in the morning?
(a) Not well.
(b) Excited.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Healthy.

4. What method of transportation do Meursault, Raymond, and Marie take to the beach house?
(a) The train.
(b) Bicycles.
(c) A car.
(d) The bus.

5. How do the authorities around him respond to Meursault's lack of spirituality?
(a) They avoid discussing religion.
(b) They physically injure him.
(c) They persecute him.
(d) They coddle him.

6. How long do the interrogations continue as preparations are made for Meursault's case?
(a) 7 weeks.
(b) 5 days.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 11 months.

7. Where does Meursault find his attorney?
(a) The court appoints the attorney.
(b) He finds the attorney in the phone book.
(c) The attorney is a family friend.
(d) The attorney is a recommendation from Raymond.

8. How does Marie try to instill hope in Meursault?
(a) By telling him that she is now dating Raymond.
(b) By telling them they will soon swim again and get married.
(c) By telling him that his appeal is going well.
(d) By embracing and kissing him.

9. When does prison seem most harsh to Meursault?
(a) In the evening.
(b) In the morning.
(c) At night.
(d) During the afternoon.

10. When Meursault tells the guard about the things that he misses, what does the guard say?
(a) That it is a normal reaction.
(b) That Meursault should already be dead.
(c) That it is an odd reaction.
(d) That Meursault is mentally ill.

11. The injuries that Raymond receives from the knife fight can be described by which of the following words?
(a) Serious.
(b) Superficial.
(c) Disfiguring.
(d) Life threatening.

12. Which of the following statements about Meursault and repentance are correct?
(a) Meursault is not ready to repent until proven guilty.
(b) Meursault would repent if he was guilty.
(c) Meursault shows no desire to repent.
(d) Meursault has already repented.

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

14. How does Meursault express his regret?
(a) Through apologetic testimony.
(b) He doesn't.
(c) Through the fear of death.
(d) Through silence.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the women do while the men take a walk after lunch at the beach house?

2. How does Meursault feel about Marie's attempts to instill hope?

3. How does Meursault feel when he thinks the thoughts of a free man?

4. How does Meursault react to his friends in the courtroom?

5. With whom does Meursault share a cell?

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