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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. Why does Meursault take so much pleasure in washing his hands on the morning he returns to work?
(a) He is up from his desk and avoiding work.
(b) The warmth of the water reminds him of Marie.
(c) The sound of the running water reminds him of the beach.
(d) The towel hasn't yet gotten too wet from daily use.

2. When Meursault enters the courtroom, what is he overcome by?
(a) People shouting for his beheading.
(b) The show of support by his friends.
(c) The sun shining through the blinds.
(d) The cold temperature and darkness.

3. What is Meursault looking for when he finds the Arab man lying near the water?
(a) A place to sleep.
(b) A stream.
(c) A sand castle.
(d) The beach house.

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 Marie's place to see if she is home.
(d) To the park for a walk.

5. On the first day that Meursault returns to work, where does he eat lunch?
(a) At the pub.
(b) As a friend's house.
(c) At his apartment.
(d) At Celeste's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Meursault feel sleepy and dizzy walking after lunch at the beach house?

2. Who prepares lunch at the beach house?

3. What does Raymond say regarding Meursault's mother's death?

4. After asking Meursault to confirm his identity, what question does the Magistrate ask him?

5. As Meursault watches Marie converse with Masson's wife, what does he think about?

(see the answer key)

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