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The Stranger | Quiz

Albert Camus
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The Stranger | Quiz

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1)

What name does Raymond's mistress call him? (from Part 1, Chapter 4)

An abuser.
A dog.
A cheater.
A pimp.
2)

Once Meursault realizes his execution is inevitable, how does he respond to this thought? (from Part 2, Chapter 5)

He contacts his family.
He accepts it.
He tries to escape the prison.
He prays.
3)

Whose beach house do Raymond, Meursault, and Marie visit? (from Part 1, Chapter 5)

Raymond's friend's.
Raymond's brother's.
Raymond's.
Raymond's mistress's.
4)

As Salamano looks for his dog, what does Raymond suggest? (from Part 1, Chapter 4)

The dog went off to die.
The dog was probably stolen.
Dogs run away when they are hungry.
Most dogs return to their owners.
5)

The day that Meursault and Marie become engaged, where does Meursault eat dinner? (from Part 1, Chapter 5)

Raymond's.
Marie's parents'.
Celeste's.
Marie's
6)

While Raymond, Meursault, and Masson are walking, who slashes Raymond on his arms and lips with a knife? (from Part 1, Chapter 6)

Meursault.
The Arab that has been stalking him.
Masson.
A man he does not recognize.
7)

Why does Meursault vow to attend every execution if he is set free? (from Part 2, Chapter 5)

Because he will be so thankful for his freedom.
Because he likes to see people being tortured.
He never vows to attend the executions.
To become better educated with modes of escape.
8)

According to Meursault, what fact makes him consider whether execution really matters? (from Part 2, Chapter 5)

He doesn't have any family.
He doesn't want to marry Marie.
Every man is destined to die.
The court system is corrupt.
9)

What do the women do while the men take a walk after lunch at the beach house? (from Part 1, Chapter 6)

Take a nap.
Go for a walk.
Sit and drink wine.
Clean the dishes.
10)

Why is Raymond tense before going to the beach house? (from Part 1, Chapter 5)

His mother is ill.
He does not like the ocean.
Some Arabs are following them.
He is beginning to get sick.
11)

What size is the visiting room at the prison? (from Part 2, Chapter 2)

Small.
Extremely tiny.
Medium.
Large.
12)

What is Meursault looking for when he finds the Arab man lying near the water? (from Part 1, Chapter 6)

A stream.
The beach house.
A sand castle.
A place to sleep.
13)

How does Marie feel about the job Meursault was offered in Paris? (from Part 1, Chapter 5)

It upsets her.
It intrigues her.
She thinks the employer is trying to get rid of him.
She is glad he turned it down.
14)

When Raymond testifies, for what is he criticized? (from Part 2, Chapter 3)

His indecent lifestyle.
His love of the beach.
His friendship with Meursault.
His lies on the stand.
15)

Why doesn't Salamano want to check the pound for his dog? (from Part 1, Chapter 4)

He will be upset if the dog is not there.
He is afraid the dog is hurt.
He thinks that the pound is creepy.
He would have to pay a fee to get it back.
16)

With whom does Meursault share a cell? (from Part 2, Chapter 2)

No one.
A thief.
Raymond.
Another murderer.
17)

What does Salamano say in his testimony? (from Part 2, Chapter 3)

That Meursault was kind during the disappearance of his dog.
That Meursault was a stoic individual.
That Meursault was an odd soul who lived in the apartments.
That Meursault had very few friends.
18)

During the magistrate's questioning, what does Meursault remember about the day of the murder? (from Part 2, Chapter 1)

Waking up covered in blood.
Shooting the Arab.
The hot sun on his back.
Being blinded.
19)

When he is led back into the courtroom, what does Meursault notice? (from Part 2, Chapter 4)

The jury.
His friends.
The press.
The prosecution.
20)

What emotion is triggered for Meursault by not knowing his execution date? (from Part 2, Chapter 5)

Excitement.
Agony.
Curiosity.
Hatred.
21)

Who prepares lunch at the beach house? (from Part 1, Chapter 6)

Raymond.
Masson.
Marie.
Masson's wife.
22)

How do the authorities around him respond to Meursault's lack of spirituality? (from Part 2, Chapter 1)

They persecute him.
They avoid discussing religion.
They physically injure him.
They coddle him.
23)

When Raymond and Meursault encounter the two Arabs, what results from them staring each other down with their weapons? (from Part 1, Chapter 6)

The Arabs attack Raymond again.
Raymond shoots the Arab.
All eventually turn and leave.
Meursault shoots the Arab.
24)

What is Meursault's view from his cell? (from Part 2, Chapter 2)

The mountains and darkness.
A dark wall with water dripping down it.
The water and the changing shades of sunlight.
A small glimpse of the dirt outside the window.
25)

Who accompanies Raymond to the police station as a witness? (from Part 1, Chapter 4)

Meursault.
Salamano.
Marie.
No one.
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