3. Why is Estelle upset by what Olga is saying to Peter?
(a) It is the truth about Inez.
(b) They say her dress is ugly.
(c) They say she had no rhythm.
(d) It is about her crimes.

4. Whom did Inez fall in love with on Earth?
(a) Florence.
(b) Her husband's cousin.
(c) Olga.
(d) Her cousin's husband.

5. How did Garcin's wife die?
(a) By jumping off a bridge.
(b) Of grief.
(c) She shot herself.
(d) Of pneumonia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Inez says that she always carries what item?.

2. Estelle says she likes men with what?

3. Which character was "fair, a natural blond"?

4. Estelle describes herself as what little bird?

5. Who wants to take Estelle in his/her arms?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sartre demonstrate about Garcin when he interrupts his kissing Estelle to listen in to what his colleagues are saying?

2. Although both Inez and Garcin pressure Estelle into telling them why she is in the room, at the end of the section, why is Estelle only angry with Inez and not Garcin?

3. If Inez does not seem to care about her appearance, why does she normally carry a mirror?

4. Why is Estelle so upset when she sees Olga tell one of her lovers the truth?

5. Why does the image of a young couple making love in her apartment so upset Inez?

6. Why did Garcin say he treated his wife so badly?

7. Why does Inez lie about Estelle's pimple?

8. What do you think of Inez's promise to not do Garcin any harm if he leaves her and Estelle in peace?

9. What do you think is the worst thing Garcin did to his wife?

10. Why do you think that Inez tries to pull Garcin off Estelle?

(see the answer keys)

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