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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 do the people in the neighborhood typically respond to Salamano?
(a) They think of him as a source of entertainment.
(b) They invite him into their homes.
(c) They are afraid of him.
(d) They feel bad for him.

2. On the first day that Meursault returns to work, who does he meet for lunch?
(a) Marie.
(b) Raymond.
(c) Perez.
(d) Emmanuel.

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

4. What has Meursault's attorney told him about the trial?
(a) It will be canceled.
(b) It should be relatively brief.
(c) It is expected to be record breaking.
(d) It will take several weeks.

5. Of which of the following materials is the beach house made?
(a) Stone.
(b) Wood.
(c) Brick.
(d) Canvas.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who writes a letter to Raymond's mistress begging her to return?

3. When Raymond and Meursault encounter the two Arabs, what results from them staring each other down with their weapons?

4. When Meursault enters the courtroom, what is he overcome by?

5. As Meursault waits for his trial, what does he notice about the noise in the courtroom?

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