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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. What does Raymond do with the letter to his mistress?
(a) He sends it to his mistress.
(b) He throws it in the water.
(c) He saves it for future use.
(d) He burns it.

2. 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.

3. Why does Meursault's employer think the job in Paris is a good match for Meursault?
(a) Because people in Paris will understand Meursault.
(b) Because Meursault is the only employee fluent in French.
(c) Because Paris is a lively city for a young man.
(d) Because Meursault needs to get away from his surroundings.

4. Prior to the trial, how does Meursault perceive the case against him?
(a) Intricate.
(b) Necessary.
(c) Unfounded.
(d) Not complicated.

5. After the day of the funeral, where does Meursault meet Marie?
(a) The church.
(b) The levee.
(c) The cafe.
(d) The beach.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the authorities around him respond to Meursault's lack of spirituality?

2. What is Raymond's physical structure?

3. When the sun sets the Sunday after his mother's funeral, what does Meursault think?

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

5. Before Raymond invites Meursault over for dinner, what is Meursault thinking about eating?

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