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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. How does Meursault answer the question of why he hesitated before firing four more shots into the Arab's body?
(a) By withholding certain information.
(b) With a detailed response.
(c) By telling a complete lie.
(d) With an honest answer.

2. 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.

3. Where does Meursault find his attorney?
(a) He finds the attorney in the phone book.
(b) The attorney is a recommendation from Raymond.
(c) The court appoints the attorney.
(d) The attorney is a family friend.

4. What does Meursault do when he wakes up in the morning and Marie is gone?
(a) He begins sobbing.
(b) He springs out of bed and begins a search for her.
(c) He lays in bed and tries to recapture her essence.
(d) He is relieved and quietly creeps out unnoticed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the interrogation room, which of the following does Meursault notice?

2. On the first day that Meursault returns to work, who does he meet for lunch?

3. When Meursault returns to his job, how does he approach the work that has piled up?

4. How did Meursault know Marie?

5. What piece of clothing does Marie notice that Meursault is wearing that indicates he is mourning?

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