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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 Marie think of the lunch that Meursault cooks for her?
(a) She thinks that it is terrible.
(b) She thinks that it is adequate.
(c) She thinks that it is wonderful.
(d) She says she isn't hungry and doesn't eat it.

2. How long do the interrogations continue as preparations are made for Meursault's case?
(a) 5 days.
(b) 7 weeks.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 11 months.

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

4. When Meursault returns to his job, how does he approach the work that has piled up?
(a) He asks for help with it.
(b) He avoids it.
(c) He slowly sifts through it.
(d) He plunges into it.

5. About what time does Salamano reminisce with Meursault?
(a) When Meursault had a cat.
(b) When Meursault was a single man.
(c) When Meursault and Salamano went to the beach.
(d) When Meursault's mother lived with him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whose beach house do Raymond, Meursault, and Marie visit?

3. Which of the following does Meursault NOT notice during his reflections the weekend after his mother's funeral?

4. How does the magistrate feel about Meursault's answer to the question of why he hesitated before firing four more shots into the Arab's body?

5. What does Salamano have with him when Meursault sees him in front of his apartment?

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