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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Marie notice about Meursault's reaction to his mother's death?
(a) He is less friendly than normal.
(b) He is terribly depressed.
(c) He doesn't show signs of grief.
(d) He seems almost happy that she is gone.

2. Which of the following does Meursault NOT notice during his reflections the weekend after his mother's funeral?
(a) The feel of water on his skin.
(b) The scent of Marie on his pillow.
(c) The sky's colors.
(d) The noise of children fighting.

3. As the police leave Raymond's home, what do they tell Raymond to do?
(a) Control his woman.
(b) Keep the neighborhood quiet.
(c) Make himself available for questioning.
(d) Turn in the letter that he wrote.

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

5. After spending the day together, where do Meursault and Marie go in the evening after his mother's funeral?
(a) To an all-night diner.
(b) To the cafe.
(c) To a movie.
(d) To his mother's grave site.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Meursault relieved about the Monday after his mother's funeral?

2. When Meursault returns to work, how does his employer respond?

3. Who writes a letter to Raymond's mistress begging her to return?

4. How do the people in the neighborhood typically respond to Salamano?

5. How does Meursault interpret his employer's response to his mother's death?

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