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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. Why does Meursault refuse to call the police when the commotion is going on in Raymond's apartment?
(a) Because Marie is a fugitive.
(b) Because Meursault does not like policemen.
(c) Because Raymond is his friend.
(d) Because Meursault has warrants out for him.

2. How does Perez respond to the grief and exhaustion of the funeral procession?
(a) He excuses himself from the funeral.
(b) He sobs wildly.
(c) He remains stoic.
(d) He faints.

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

4. How does Meursault react to his friends in the courtroom?
(a) He doesn't notice them.
(b) He hugs each of them.
(c) He doesn't acknowledge them.
(d) He waves at them.

5. What does Meursault say when the magistrate asks if he has anything to say in his own defense?
(a) That he is guilty and should be punished.
(b) That the sun was the culprit in the shooting.
(c) That he doesn't know why he is in prison.
(d) That he feels remorse for what he has done.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Meursault do when he wakes up in the morning and Marie is gone?

3. The day that Meursault and Marie become engaged, where does Meursault eat dinner?

4. When Meursault and Raymond return to the cottage, why does Meursault not come up the steps?

5. Where does the funeral procession travel?

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