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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. When Raymond testifies, for what is he criticized?
(a) His lies on the stand.
(b) His love of the beach.
(c) His friendship with Meursault.
(d) His indecent lifestyle.

2. What does the attorney find when he interviews people about Meursault's background?
(a) Many people comment on Meursault's callous behavior.
(b) Many people think Meursault is sensitive.
(c) Many people want Meursault dead.
(d) Many people would like Meursault to go to prison.

3. During the magistrate's questioning, what does Meursault remember about the day of the murder?
(a) Being blinded.
(b) Shooting the Arab.
(c) The hot sun on his back.
(d) Waking up covered in blood.

4. Who prepares lunch at the beach house?
(a) Masson.
(b) Marie.
(c) Raymond.
(d) Masson's wife.

5. What do the women do while the men take a walk after lunch at the beach house?
(a) Take a nap.
(b) Clean the dishes.
(c) Go for a walk.
(d) Sit and drink wine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What blinds Meursault before he shoots the Arab?

2. Why does Meursault take so much pleasure in washing his hands on the morning he returns to work?

3. When Meursault finds the Arab man next to the water, how does the Arab react?

4. How does Meursault perceive being deprived of things after several months in prison?

5. How does Meursault show grief the weekend following his mother's death?

(see the answer key)

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