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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. As Meursault watches Marie converse with Masson's wife, what does he think about?
(a) How lucky he is to have Marie.
(b) Running off to Paris.
(c) The stark reality of marriage.
(d) Killing Marie.

2. 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.

3. What does Meursault notice about the jury and pressmen in the courtroom?
(a) He notices their lack of attention.
(b) He notices their distant looks.
(c) He notices their eyes on him.
(d) He notices that they are squinting.

4. What does Raymond plan on doing when his mistress returns?
(a) Allowing her to stay but cutting her off financially.
(b) Welcoming her back in.
(c) Setting down clear rules.
(d) Insulting her and kicking her out.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Raymond's hand bandaged when Meursault comes over for dinner?

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

3. What does Perez testify about in court?

4. Why does Meursault take so much pleasure in washing his hands on the morning he returns to work?

5. The injuries that Raymond receives from the knife fight can be described by which of the following words?

(see the answer key)

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