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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 does Raymond plan on doing when his mistress returns?
(a) Allowing her to stay but cutting her off financially.
(b) Welcoming her back in.
(c) Insulting her and kicking her out.
(d) Setting down clear rules.

2. Why is Raymond tense before going to the beach house?
(a) His mother is ill.
(b) He is beginning to get sick.
(c) Some Arabs are following them.
(d) He does not like the ocean.

3. 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 looks pitiful.
(d) When she smiles a certain way.

4. How does Marie react to the news that Meursault's mother has died only one day before she spends the day with Meursault?
(a) She is angry.
(b) She is depressed.
(c) She is surprised.
(d) She is relieved.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Meursault's employer think the job in Paris is a good match for Meursault?

2. Where do Meursault and Marie spend the night after their day together?

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

4. Which of the following does Meursault NOT notice during his reflections the weekend after his mother's funeral?

5. How do the other tenants respond to the commotion in Raymond's apartment?

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