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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. Who accompanies Raymond to the police station as a witness?
(a) Salamano.
(b) No one.
(c) Meursault.
(d) Marie.

2. On the Sunday following Meursault's mother's death, where does he spend the afternoon?
(a) At the cafe.
(b) In his apartment.
(c) In the funeral home.
(d) At the beach.

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

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

5. Where does Meursault live at the start of the novel?
(a) London.
(b) Edinburgh.
(c) Nigeria.
(d) Algiers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following phrases describes Meursault's behavior at his mother's funeral?

2. How does Meursault regard interruptions to his work schedule?

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

4. The injuries that Raymond receives from the knife fight can be described by which of the following words?

5. Who comes to the morgue and stays with Meursault throughout the night?

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