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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. How does Meursault react to the people who are visibly grieving his mother's death at the funeral?
(a) He sympathizes with them.
(b) He asks them to leave.
(c) He becomes angry at them and yells.
(d) He does not engage with them.

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

3. What does Meursault hear through his walls after talking to Salamano about the missing dog?
(a) Salamano's cries.
(b) A gunshot.
(c) Salamano arguing with someone.
(d) The dog barking.

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

5. What name does Raymond's mistress call him?
(a) A pimp.
(b) A cheater.
(c) A dog.
(d) An abuser.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Raymond suggest that he and the person who accompanied him do after they return back from the police station?

2. Where does Meursault go on the night of the funeral?

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

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

5. Who asks Meursault to call the police when the commotion is going on in Raymond's apartment?

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