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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. How does the magistrate feel about Meursault's answer to the question of why he hesitated before firing four more shots into the Arab's body?
(a) He thinks Meursault said too much.
(b) He is not satisfied.
(c) He is relieved.
(d) He understands.

2. Why does Meursault turn down the job in Paris?
(a) He doesn't want to leave Marie.
(b) He doesn't want to learn a new language.
(c) He is content with his current position.
(d) He wants to be close to his mother's grave.

3. How does Meursault express his regret?
(a) Through the fear of death.
(b) Through silence.
(c) Through apologetic testimony.
(d) He doesn't.

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

5. Where do Meursault and Marie spend the night after their day together?
(a) In the park.
(b) At the beach.
(c) At her house.
(d) At his apartment.

Short Answer Questions

1. How can the lights in the visiting room of the prison be described?

2. How does Meursault perceive being deprived of things after several months in prison?

3. Of what implications of his actions does Meursault seem most aware?

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

5. How does the proposal between Marie and Meursault occur?

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