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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 Meursault and Raymond return to the cottage, why does Meursault not come up the steps?
(a) He is overcome with heat exhaustion.
(b) He is looking for someone to fight.
(c) He wants to go for a swim.
(d) He doesn't want to see Marie.

2. On the day of his trial, where is Meursault taken in handcuffs?
(a) To an undisclosed location.
(b) To the dungeon.
(c) Throught the streets.
(d) To the courthouse.

3. Which of the following items does Meursault borrow from a friend before traveling to his mother's funeral?
(a) Money.
(b) A black tie.
(c) A watch.
(d) A suit.

4. What is the weather like for the funeral procession?
(a) Pouring rain.
(b) Calm and breezy.
(c) Intensely hot.
(d) Freezing cold.

5. When does prison seem most harsh to Meursault?
(a) During the afternoon.
(b) In the morning.
(c) In the evening.
(d) At night.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How do the authorities around him respond to Meursault's lack of spirituality?

4. What has Meursault's attorney told him about the trial?

5. How does Marie try to instill hope in Meursault?

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