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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. What has Meursault's attorney told him about the trial?
(a) It is expected to be record breaking.
(b) It should be relatively brief.
(c) It will be canceled.
(d) It will take several weeks.

2. What element of nature has played a role in all the negative episodes of Meursault's life?
(a) Wind.
(b) The moon.
(c) The sun.
(d) Rain.

3. Who comes to the morgue and stays with Meursault throughout the night?
(a) His mother's friends from the nursing home.
(b) No one.
(c) His friend from home.
(d) His brother.

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

5. With whom does Meursault share a cell?
(a) No one.
(b) Another murderer.
(c) Raymond.
(d) A thief.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Marie asks Meursault whether he loves her the first time, how does he respond?

2. Where does Meursault eat before traveling to the village where his mother's retirement home is located?

3. On the day of his trial, where does Meursault wait for his trial to begin?

4. As Meursault watches Marie converse with Masson's wife, what does he think about?

5. What is Meursault's view from his cell?

(see the answer key)

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