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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. On the first day that Meursault returns to work, who does he meet for lunch?
(a) Raymond.
(b) Marie.
(c) Emmanuel.
(d) Perez.

2. Why does a job open up in Paris with Meursault's company?
(a) The branch manager left.
(b) They are opening a new branch.
(c) They are expanding.
(d) They need a specialist.

3. When the sun sets the Sunday after his mother's funeral, what does Meursault think?
(a) He has lived through another Sunday.
(b) He decides it is almost time for the sun to set on himself.
(c) He doesn't want to go to work on Monday.
(d) He will miss the weekend.

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. When Meursault returns to work, how does his employer respond?
(a) With apathy.
(b) With overwhelming accomodations.
(c) With flowers.
(d) With concerned questions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What meal are Meursault and Marie planning to eat when they hear commotion in Raymond's apartment?

2. Who writes a letter to Raymond's mistress begging her to return?

3. How does Meursault respond to Salamano's news about the dog when he returns home from having dinner with the odd woman?

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

5. The day after Meursault and Marie spend the night together, when does Meursault try to contact her?

(see the answer key)

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