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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. What offer does Meursault receive and refuse when at the morgue?
(a) The offer to bury his mother in England.
(b) The offer to remove the coffin lid.
(c) The offer to stay with his mother's body.
(d) The offer to sell him a nicer coffin.

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

3. Where does Meursault eat before traveling to the village where his mother's retirement home is located?
(a) At the local pub.
(b) At his house.
(c) At his brother's house.
(d) At his favorite cafe.

4. 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.

5. How does Marie react to the news that Meursault's mother has died only one day before she spends the day with Meursault?
(a) She is surprised.
(b) She is depressed.
(c) She is relieved.
(d) She is angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who falls back and takes short cuts during the funeral procession?

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

3. On the Sunday following Meursault's mother's death, where does he spend the afternoon?

4. Who comes to the morgue and stays with Meursault throughout the night?

5. The day after Meursault and Marie spend the night together, when does Meursault try to contact her?

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