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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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 faints.
(d) He remains stoic.

3. How does Meursault regard interruptions to his work schedule?
(a) As a nice break.
(b) As unwelcome.
(c) As necessary to his mental health.
(d) As pleasant but unnecessary.

4. What else does Meursault believe has changed with his mother's death?
(a) His dependence on family.
(b) His love for Marie.
(c) Nothing.
(d) His mental stablity.

5. How does Meursault interpret his employer's response to his mother's death?
(a) He thinks his employer is mocking him.
(b) He is grateful for the employer's accomodations.
(c) He thinks the employer shows no sympathy.
(d) He is angry that the employer will not give him time off.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When the sun sets the Sunday after his mother's funeral, what does Meursault think?

3. After spending the day together, where do Meursault and Marie go in the evening after his mother's funeral?

4. In reaction to news that his mother has died, how many days does Meursault ask off from his job?

5. Who is Perez?

(see the answer key)

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