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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. How old does Meursault say that his mother was at the time of her death?
(a) 43.
(b) 72.
(c) 59.
(d) He doesn't know.

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

3. When Raymond and Meursault return to the beach after Raymond is injured, what does Raymond ask Meursault if he should do?
(a) Sleep with Mason's wife.
(b) Shoot the Arabs.
(c) Go swimming.
(d) Move to England.

4. Immediately after lunch on his first day back to work, where does Meursault go?
(a) Back to work.
(b) Home to take a nap.
(c) To the park for a walk.
(d) To Marie's place to see if she is home.

5. When Meursault and Raymond return to the cottage, why does Meursault not come up the steps?
(a) He is overcome with heat exhaustion.
(b) He doesn't want to see Marie.
(c) He wants to go for a swim.
(d) He is looking for someone to fight.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Raymond plan on doing when his mistress returns?

2. As a gesture of their new friendship what does Raymond offer to Meursault?

3. What does Meursault notice about the jury and pressmen in the courtroom?

4. What is Meursault looking for when he finds the Arab man lying near the water?

5. What does Salamano say in his testimony?

(see the answer key)

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