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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. In the interrogation room, which of the following does Meursault notice?
(a) The grime.
(b) Smells.
(c) Insects.
(d) The pretty policewoman.

2. How did Meursault know Marie?
(a) She was a family friend.
(b) She was his neighbor.
(c) She was his mother's sister.
(d) She was a co-worker.

3. During the magistrate's questioning, what does Meursault remember about the day of the murder?
(a) Waking up covered in blood.
(b) The hot sun on his back.
(c) Being blinded.
(d) Shooting the Arab.

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

5. Immediately after lunch on his first day back to work, where does Meursault go?
(a) Home to take a nap.
(b) Back to work.
(c) To Marie's place to see if she is home.
(d) To the park for a walk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Meursault do when he wakes up in the morning and Marie is gone?

2. As a gesture of their new friendship what does Raymond offer to Meursault?

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

4. What is Raymond's physical structure?

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

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