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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. When the sun sets the Sunday after his mother's funeral, what does Meursault think?
(a) He has lived through another Sunday.
(b) He decides it is almost time for the sun to set on himself.
(c) He will miss the weekend.
(d) He doesn't want to go to work on Monday.

2. What does Raymond say regarding Meursault's mother's death?
(a) It should prevent Meursault from going to work.
(b) It was bound to happen one day.
(c) It is an excuse for Meursault to become a criminal.
(d) It is a sad occasion which Meursault should never forget.

3. On the first day that Meursault returns to work, who does he meet for lunch?
(a) Perez.
(b) Marie.
(c) Emmanuel.
(d) Raymond.

4. Who writes a letter to Raymond's mistress begging her to return?
(a) Meursault.
(b) Raymond.
(c) Raymond's brother.
(d) His mistress's brother.

5. How does Meursault show grief the weekend following his mother's death?
(a) Through his interactions with friends.
(b) By returning to her favorite places.
(c) He doesn't.
(d) By avoiding people.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who meets Meursault when he arrives for his mother's funeral?

3. What does Raymond suggest that he and the person who accompanied him do after they return back from the police station?

4. What else does Meursault believe has changed with his mother's death?

5. What does Marie notice about Meursault's reaction to his mother's death?

(see the answer key)

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