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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 piece of clothing does Marie notice that Meursault is wearing that indicates he is mourning?
(a) His shirt.
(b) His armband.
(c) His tie.
(d) His jewelry.

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

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

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

5. Which of the following items does Meursault borrow from a friend before traveling to his mother's funeral?
(a) A suit.
(b) Money.
(c) A black tie.
(d) A watch.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who meets Meursault when he arrives for his mother's funeral?

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

3. Where does Meursault live at the start of the novel?

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

5. What does Meursault do on the way to visit his mother's village?

(see the answer key)

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