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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 conclusion does Meursault come to about his mother's death at the end of the novel?
(a) She must have fought her death for many years.
(b) She must have died in peace knowing she would go to heaven.
(c) She must have been happy to die and be done with earthly trials.
(d) She must have been extremely frightened to face death.

2. When Meursault tells the guard about the things that he misses, what does the guard say?
(a) That Meursault is mentally ill.
(b) That Meursault should already be dead.
(c) That it is a normal reaction.
(d) That it is an odd reaction.

3. What element of his execution does Meursault liken to greeting another person?
(a) Eating his last meal.
(b) Walking up to the guillotine.
(c) Meeting his executioner.
(d) Dying and facing God.

4. In Meursault's imaginary system of execution involving 10 glasses, what does a single one of the glasses contain?
(a) Fire.
(b) Poison.
(c) A razor.
(d) A non-lethal substance.

5. What does the attorney find when he interviews people about Meursault's background?
(a) Many people would like Meursault to go to prison.
(b) Many people comment on Meursault's callous behavior.
(c) Many people think Meursault is sensitive.
(d) Many people want Meursault dead.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Perez?

2. Once Meursault realizes his execution is inevitable, how does he respond to this thought?

3. When does prison seem most harsh to Meursault?

4. As opposed to in the movies, how does the guillotine that Meursault will face sit?

5. Why doesn't Meursault understand why he can't have cigarettes?

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