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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. How does the policeman respond to Raymond's verbal abuse when the police come to his home?
(a) With a slap.
(b) By handcuffing him.
(c) By pushing him to the ground.
(d) By threatening him with a gun.

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) Late in the evening.
(c) In the afternoon.
(d) He doesn't try to contact her.

3. About what time does Salamano reminisce with Meursault?
(a) When Meursault's mother lived with him.
(b) When Meursault was a single man.
(c) When Meursault and Salamano went to the beach.
(d) When Meursault had a cat.

4. After his first week back at work after his mother's death, where does Meursault spend time with Marie?
(a) At the movies.
(b) At the beach.
(c) In the woods.
(d) On the train.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does a job open up in Paris with Meursault's company?

2. When Meursault returns home after dinner with the odd woman, what news does Salamano give him about the dog?

3. What does Meursault hear through his walls after talking to Salamano about the missing dog?

4. What else does Meursault believe has changed with his mother's death?

5. How does Meursault view Raymond's desire to be his friend?

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