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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes Meursault to be overwhelmed with the desire to kiss Marie?
(a) When she is mean to him.
(b) When she smiles a certain way.
(c) When she looks pitiful.
(d) When she caresses his neck.

2. What is the weather like for the funeral procession?
(a) Intensely hot.
(b) Calm and breezy.
(c) Pouring rain.
(d) Freezing cold.

3. In reaction to news that his mother has died, how many days does Meursault ask off from his job?
(a) 11.
(b) 2.
(c) 7.
(d) 4.

4. Where do Meursault and Marie spend the night after their day together?
(a) At the beach.
(b) At her house.
(c) At his apartment.
(d) In the park.

5. How old does Meursault say that his mother was at the time of her death?
(a) 43.
(b) He doesn't know.
(c) 59.
(d) 72.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Raymond plan on doing when his mistress returns?

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

4. What piece of clothing does Marie notice that Meursault is wearing that indicates he is mourning?

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

(see the answer key)

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