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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 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.

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

3. What does Marie notice about Meursault's reaction to his mother's death?
(a) He doesn't show signs of grief.
(b) He is terribly depressed.
(c) He seems almost happy that she is gone.
(d) He is less friendly than normal.

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

5. What else does Meursault believe has changed with his mother's death?
(a) Nothing.
(b) His dependence on family.
(c) His love for Marie.
(d) His mental stablity.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Who comes to the morgue and stays with Meursault throughout the night?

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

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