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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. Which of the following phrases describes Meursault's behavior at his mother's funeral?
(a) Marked by anger.
(b) Full of visible grief.
(c) Displaying little emotion.
(d) Obviously anxious.

2. What does Salamano say in his testimony?
(a) That Meursault was a stoic individual.
(b) That Meursault was an odd soul who lived in the apartments.
(c) That Meursault was kind during the disappearance of his dog.
(d) That Meursault had very few friends.

3. What does Raymond say regarding Meursault's mother's death?
(a) It was bound to happen one day.
(b) It is a sad occasion which Meursault should never forget.
(c) It is an excuse for Meursault to become a criminal.
(d) It should prevent Meursault from going to work.

4. What does Perez testify about in court?
(a) That Meursault killed the Arab.
(b) That Meursault did not cry at his mother's funeral.
(c) That Meursault was comforting to him.
(d) That Meursault's mother beat him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After asking Meursault to confirm his identity, what question does the Magistrate ask him?

2. How does Perez respond to the grief and exhaustion of the funeral procession?

3. Before Raymond invites Meursault over for dinner, what is Meursault thinking about eating?

4. What does Raymond suggest that he and the person who accompanied him do after they return back from the police station?

5. Who reads the witness list in the courtroom?

(see the answer key)

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