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

2. What mode of transportation does Meursault take to the village where his mother's retirement home is located?
(a) Plane.
(b) Train.
(c) Car.
(d) Bus.

3. What does Meursault do when he wakes up in the morning and Marie is gone?
(a) He springs out of bed and begins a search for her.
(b) He is relieved and quietly creeps out unnoticed.
(c) He begins sobbing.
(d) He lays in bed and tries to recapture her essence.

4. How does Meursault react to the people who are visibly grieving his mother's death at the funeral?
(a) He becomes angry at them and yells.
(b) He asks them to leave.
(c) He sympathizes with them.
(d) He does not engage with them.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following phrases describes Meursault's behavior at his mother's funeral?

3. What offer does Meursault receive and refuse when at the morgue?

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

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

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