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

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

3. Who falls back and takes short cuts during the funeral procession?
(a) Meursault.
(b) The Caretaker.
(c) The ladies from the home.
(d) Perez.

4. What does Meursault do on the morning after his night with Marie?
(a) Search for Marie.
(b) Smoke cigarettes.
(c) Drink scotch.
(d) Walk around town.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Perez?

3. What else does Meursault believe has changed with his mother's death?

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

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

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