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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 is Meursault looking for when he finds the Arab man lying near the water?
(a) A stream.
(b) The beach house.
(c) A sand castle.
(d) A place to sleep.

2. What do Meursault and the odd woman talk about during dinner?
(a) They talk about Marie.
(b) They do not engage in conversation.
(c) They talk about death.
(d) They talk about the job in Paris.

3. Whose beach house do Raymond, Meursault, and Marie visit?
(a) Raymond's mistress's.
(b) Raymond's friend's.
(c) Raymond's brother's.
(d) Raymond's.

4. Why is Meursault relieved about the Monday after his mother's funeral?
(a) Because Monday was his mother's favorite day.
(b) Because he will get to see his friends.
(c) Because he won't have to do much at work.
(d) Because he can resume work.

5. Why does a job open up in Paris with Meursault's company?
(a) The branch manager left.
(b) They need a specialist.
(c) They are opening a new branch.
(d) They are expanding.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times does Marie visit Meursault in prison?

2. When Raymond and Meursault return to the beach after Raymond is injured, what does Raymond ask Meursault if he should do?

3. What element of nature has played a role in all the negative episodes of Meursault's life?

4. What did the neighbors say when Meursault put his mother in the home?

5. On the Sunday that he, Raymond, and Marie go to the beach, how does Meursault feel in the morning?

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