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

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

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

4. Why is Meursault relieved about the Monday after his mother's funeral?
(a) Because he won't have to do much at work.
(b) Because he can resume work.
(c) Because Monday was his mother's favorite day.
(d) Because he will get to see his friends.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the funeral procession travel?

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

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

4. What does Meursault do when he wakes up in the morning and Marie is gone?

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

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