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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. Why does Meursault refuse to call the police when the commotion is going on in Raymond's apartment?
(a) Because Raymond is his friend.
(b) Because Meursault has warrants out for him.
(c) Because Meursault does not like policemen.
(d) Because Marie is a fugitive.

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

3. When Raymond and Meursault encounter the two Arabs, what results from them staring each other down with their weapons?
(a) Meursault shoots the Arab.
(b) All eventually turn and leave.
(c) Raymond shoots the Arab.
(d) The Arabs attack Raymond again.

4. What is Meursault's sentence?
(a) Life in prison.
(b) Death by guillotine.
(c) Death by hanging.
(d) A long prison sentence.

5. What are Meursault's thoughts about his appeal?
(a) He thinks the appeal will be successful.
(b) He thinks execution is more likely.
(c) He wishes he had a better lawyer.
(d) He never thinks about an appeal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Perez testify about in court?

2. What name does Raymond's mistress call him?

3. When he is led back into the courtroom, what does Meursault notice?

4. How does Meursault answer the question of why he hesitated before firing four more shots into the Arab's body?

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

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