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

2. Why doesn't Meursault understand why he can't have cigarettes?
(a) Because they are a need.
(b) Because he is crazy.
(c) Because he doesn't understand his punishment.
(d) Because they don't hurt anyone else.

3. What does Marie notice about Meursault's reaction to his mother's death?
(a) He seems almost happy that she is gone.
(b) He doesn't show signs of grief.
(c) He is terribly depressed.
(d) He is less friendly than normal.

4. What does Meursault see people doing as he sits by the window during the Sunday after his mother's funeral?
(a) Taking strolls and meeting friends at the cafe.
(b) Going to church.
(c) Swimming in the tides.
(d) Chasing their dogs and yelling at their children.

5. When Raymond and Meursault return to the beach after Raymond is injured, what does Raymond ask Meursault if he should do?
(a) Shoot the Arabs.
(b) Sleep with Mason's wife.
(c) Move to England.
(d) Go swimming.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Marie think of the lunch that Meursault cooks for her?

3. What does Raymond suggest that he and the person who accompanied him do after they return back from the police station?

4. Why does Meursault refuse to call the police when the commotion is going on in Raymond's apartment?

5. What has Meursault's attorney told him about the trial?

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