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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. 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 angry.
(c) She is depressed.
(d) She is relieved.

2. Who meets Meursault when he arrives for his mother's funeral?
(a) His father.
(b) The caretaker of the nursing home.
(c) The village doctor.
(d) His uncle's two children.

3. 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) Chasing their dogs and yelling at their children.
(d) Swimming in the tides.

4. 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 favorite cafe.
(c) At his brother's house.
(d) At his house.

5. Who comes to the morgue and stays with Meursault throughout the night?
(a) No one.
(b) His brother.
(c) His friend from home.
(d) His mother's friends from the nursing home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marie notice about Meursault's reaction to his mother's death?

2. How does Meursault show grief the weekend following his mother's death?

3. Where does the funeral procession travel?

4. What mode of transportation does Meursault take to the village where his mother's retirement home is located?

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

(see the answer key)

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