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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who reads the witness list in the courtroom?
(a) The first witness.
(b) Meursault's attorney.
(c) The magistrate.
(d) The guard.

3. As Meursault waits for his trial, what does he notice about the noise in the courtroom?
(a) There are hushed whispers.
(b) There is much commotion.
(c) There is a consistent tapping.
(d) It is completely quiet.

4. After asking Meursault to confirm his identity, what question does the Magistrate ask him?
(a) Why he killed the Arab.
(b) Why he is in prison.
(c) Why he sent his mother to the nursing home.
(d) Why he wrote the letter for Raymond.

5. Why does Meursault feel sleepy and dizzy walking after lunch at the beach house?
(a) He is nervous about marrying Marie.
(b) He has had too much wine and it is hot.
(c) He has a stomach virus.
(d) He drank too much salt water.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before Raymond invites Meursault over for dinner, what is Meursault thinking about eating?

2. On the Sunday that he, Raymond, and Marie go to the beach, how does Meursault feel in the morning?

3. What does Salamano have with him when Meursault sees him in front of his apartment?

4. What has Meursault's attorney told him about the trial?

5. On the day of his trial, where does Meursault wait for his trial to begin?

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