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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. How does Meursault interpret his employer's response to his mother's death?
(a) He is angry that the employer will not give him time off.
(b) He thinks the employer shows no sympathy.
(c) He is grateful for the employer's accomodations.
(d) He thinks his employer is mocking him.

2. How does Raymond feel that his mistress is treating him?
(a) He feels she is loving.
(b) He feels she is abusive.
(c) He feels she is unfaithful.
(d) He feels she is grateful.

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

4. How does Marie react to the news that Meursault's mother has died only one day before she spends the day with Meursault?
(a) She is angry.
(b) She is surprised.
(c) She is relieved.
(d) She is depressed.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Meursault relieved about the Monday after his mother's funeral?

3. Who is Perez?

4. What does Meursault see people doing as he sits by the window during the Sunday after his mother's funeral?

5. After spending the day together, where do Meursault and Marie go in the evening after his mother's funeral?

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