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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Meursault NOT notice during his reflections the weekend after his mother's funeral?
(a) The feel of water on his skin.
(b) The sky's colors.
(c) The scent of Marie on his pillow.
(d) The noise of children fighting.

2. 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 will get to see his friends.
(c) Because Monday was his mother's favorite day.
(d) Because he can resume work.

3. When Meursault returns to work, how does his employer respond?
(a) With concerned questions.
(b) With overwhelming accomodations.
(c) With flowers.
(d) With apathy.

4. How does Perez respond to the grief and exhaustion of the funeral procession?
(a) He sobs wildly.
(b) He excuses himself from the funeral.
(c) He remains stoic.
(d) He faints.

5. On the first day that Meursault returns to work, who does he meet for lunch?
(a) Marie.
(b) Perez.
(c) Emmanuel.
(d) Raymond.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the funeral procession travel?

2. How does Raymond feel that his mistress is treating him?

3. Who writes a letter to Raymond's mistress begging her to return?

4. Where does Meursault live at the start of the novel?

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

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