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

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

3. When Meursault returns to his job, how does he approach the work that has piled up?
(a) He avoids it.
(b) He slowly sifts through it.
(c) He plunges into it.
(d) He asks for help with it.

4. What is Raymond's physical structure?
(a) Tall and gangly.
(b) Wide and unathletic.
(c) Small and weak.
(d) Short and sturdy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Meursault regard interruptions to his work schedule?

2. What does Meursault do on the morning after his night with Marie?

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

4. When Meursault returns to work, how does his employer respond?

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

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