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

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

3. Who writes a letter to Raymond's mistress begging her to return?
(a) Meursault.
(b) Raymond's brother.
(c) Raymond.
(d) His mistress's brother.

4. As the police leave Raymond's home, what do they tell Raymond to do?
(a) Control his woman.
(b) Turn in the letter that he wrote.
(c) Keep the neighborhood quiet.
(d) Make himself available for questioning.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marie think of the lunch that Meursault cooks for her?

2. How old does Meursault say that his mother was at the time of her death?

3. How does Marie react to the news that Meursault's mother has died only one day before she spends the day with Meursault?

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

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

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