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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Raymond suggest that he and the person who accompanied him do after they return back from the police station?
(a) Go to a brothel.
(b) Go to the pub.
(c) Go to the movies.
(d) Go to get dinner.

2. Who accompanies Raymond to the police station as a witness?
(a) Marie.
(b) Salamano.
(c) Meursault.
(d) No one.

3. How does Meursault perceive being deprived of things after several months in prison?
(a) As a punishment.
(b) As normal.
(c) As a reward.
(d) As necessary.

4. Why does Meursault take so much pleasure in washing his hands on the morning he returns to work?
(a) He is up from his desk and avoiding work.
(b) The towel hasn't yet gotten too wet from daily use.
(c) The warmth of the water reminds him of Marie.
(d) The sound of the running water reminds him of the beach.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As the trial progresses, what happens to Meursault's level of interest?

2. What does Meursault say when the magistrate asks if he has anything to say in his own defense?

3. Who officially determines Meursault's fate?

4. What is Meursault's feelings about his and Marie's upcoming marriage?

5. As a gesture of their new friendship what does Raymond offer to Meursault?

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