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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Meursault's view from his cell?
(a) The mountains and darkness.
(b) The water and the changing shades of sunlight.
(c) A small glimpse of the dirt outside the window.
(d) A dark wall with water dripping down it.

2. 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 brother.
(d) His friend from home.

3. What does Salamano have with him when Meursault sees him in front of his apartment?
(a) A pistol.
(b) Flowers.
(c) A package from the post office.
(d) His mangy dog.

4. How does Marie feel about the job Meursault was offered in Paris?
(a) She thinks the employer is trying to get rid of him.
(b) She is glad he turned it down.
(c) It intrigues her.
(d) It upsets her.

5. What does Marie think of the lunch that Meursault cooks for her?
(a) She says she isn't hungry and doesn't eat it.
(b) She thinks that it is wonderful.
(c) She thinks that it is adequate.
(d) She thinks that it is terrible.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Perez testify about in court?

2. What does Meursault say when the magistrate asks if he has anything to say in his own defense?

3. Who asks Meursault to call the police when the commotion is going on in Raymond's apartment?

4. What is the weather like for the funeral procession?

5. What does Meursault do when he wakes up in the morning and Marie is gone?

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