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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 do the people in the neighborhood typically respond to Salamano?
(a) They feel bad for him.
(b) They are afraid of him.
(c) They invite him into their homes.
(d) They think of him as a source of entertainment.

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

3. How does the policeman respond to Raymond's verbal abuse when the police come to his home?
(a) With a slap.
(b) By handcuffing him.
(c) By threatening him with a gun.
(d) By pushing him to the ground.

4. How does Meursault end up eating with an odd woman that he doesn't know?
(a) She is a friend of a friend.
(b) She is sent by Marie to watch him.
(c) He invites her to dinner after meeting her in the street.
(d) She seats herself at his table.

5. What piece of clothing does Marie notice that Meursault is wearing that indicates he is mourning?
(a) His jewelry.
(b) His tie.
(c) His shirt.
(d) His armband.

Short Answer Questions

1. Prior to the trial, how does Meursault perceive the case against him?

2. How does Meursault show grief the weekend following his mother's death?

3. On the first day that Meursault returns to work, where does he eat lunch?

4. How does Meursault regard interruptions to his work schedule?

5. The day that Meursault and Marie become engaged, where does Meursault eat dinner?

(see the answer key)

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