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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 is the weather like for the funeral procession?
(a) Calm and breezy.
(b) Intensely hot.
(c) Freezing cold.
(d) Pouring rain.

2. Which of the following phrases describes Meursault's behavior at his mother's funeral?
(a) Obviously anxious.
(b) Marked by anger.
(c) Full of visible grief.
(d) Displaying little emotion.

3. What does Salamano have with him when Meursault sees him in front of his apartment?
(a) Flowers.
(b) A package from the post office.
(c) His mangy dog.
(d) A pistol.

4. As Salamano looks for his dog, what does Raymond suggest?
(a) Dogs run away when they are hungry.
(b) The dog was probably stolen.
(c) The dog went off to die.
(d) Most dogs return to their owners.

5. Who asks Meursault to call the police when the commotion is going on in Raymond's apartment?
(a) Marie.
(b) Salamano.
(c) Raymond.
(d) Raymond's mistress.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Raymond opens his door during the commotion, what is obvious?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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