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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 depressed.
(b) She is surprised.
(c) She is angry.
(d) She is relieved.

3. For what does Meursault's employer chastise him?
(a) Selfishness.
(b) Lack of ambition.
(c) Being distracted.
(d) Inconsistent support of the company.

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

5. Why does Meursault feel sleepy and dizzy walking after lunch at the beach house?
(a) He has had too much wine and it is hot.
(b) He is nervous about marrying Marie.
(c) He drank too much salt water.
(d) He has a stomach virus.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Salamano say in his testimony?

3. When Meursault returns to work, how does his employer respond?

4. Where does Masson take Raymond for the treatment of his cuts on the beach?

5. What did the neighbors say when Meursault put his mother in the home?

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