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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After enduring many interrogations, how does Meursault feel about his surroundings?
(a) He is depressed.
(b) He longs to escape them.
(c) He feels as if he is part of a family.
(d) He misses Marie.

2. What does Raymond say regarding Meursault's mother's death?
(a) It is an excuse for Meursault to become a criminal.
(b) It should prevent Meursault from going to work.
(c) It was bound to happen one day.
(d) It is a sad occasion which Meursault should never forget.

3. What comment does Meursault make to Marie about the people in Paris?
(a) They are mean.
(b) They drink too much.
(c) They are too pale.
(d) They sleep too much.

4. What causes Meursault to be overwhelmed with the desire to kiss Marie?
(a) When she smiles a certain way.
(b) When she is mean to him.
(c) When she caresses his neck.
(d) When she looks pitiful.

5. Why does Meursault refuse to call the police when the commotion is going on in Raymond's apartment?
(a) Because Meursault does not like policemen.
(b) Because Meursault has warrants out for him.
(c) Because Marie is a fugitive.
(d) Because Raymond is his friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the local magistrate question Meursault?

2. How do the authorities feel about Meursault's lack of emotion?

3. How does Marie react to the news that Meursault's mother has died only one day before she spends the day with Meursault?

4. What does Meursault see people doing as he sits by the window during the Sunday after his mother's funeral?

5. After his first week back at work after his mother's death, where does Meursault spend time with Marie?

(see the answer key)

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