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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. The day after Meursault and Marie spend the night together, when does Meursault try to contact her?
(a) In the afternoon.
(b) Late in the evening.
(c) He doesn't try to contact her.
(d) Within an hour of her leaving.

2. Where does Meursault live at the start of the novel?
(a) Edinburgh.
(b) Nigeria.
(c) London.
(d) Algiers.

3. When the sun sets the Sunday after his mother's funeral, what does Meursault think?
(a) He doesn't want to go to work on Monday.
(b) He will miss the weekend.
(c) He has lived through another Sunday.
(d) He decides it is almost time for the sun to set on himself.

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

5. On the Sunday following Meursault's mother's death, where does he spend the afternoon?
(a) At the beach.
(b) At the cafe.
(c) In his apartment.
(d) In the funeral home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Meursault and Marie spend the night after their day together?

2. How does Meursault interpret his employer's response to his mother's death?

3. Where does Meursault go on the night of the funeral?

4. What does Meursault do on the morning after his night with Marie?

5. What piece of clothing does Marie notice that Meursault is wearing that indicates he is mourning?

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