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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Meursault eat before traveling to the village where his mother's retirement home is located?
(a) At his favorite cafe.
(b) At the local pub.
(c) At his brother's house.
(d) At his house.

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

3. How does Meursault regard interruptions to his work schedule?
(a) As pleasant but unnecessary.
(b) As necessary to his mental health.
(c) As unwelcome.
(d) As a nice break.

4. How old does Meursault say that his mother was at the time of her death?
(a) 72.
(b) 59.
(c) 43.
(d) He doesn't know.

5. What piece of clothing does Marie notice that Meursault is wearing that indicates he is mourning?
(a) His jewelry.
(b) His shirt.
(c) His armband.
(d) His tie.

6. Before Raymond invites Meursault over for dinner, what is Meursault thinking about eating?
(a) Steak.
(b) Boiled potatoes.
(c) Pot pie.
(d) Chicken.

7. Why is Meursault relieved about the Monday after his mother's funeral?
(a) Because Monday was his mother's favorite day.
(b) Because he won't have to do much at work.
(c) Because he can resume work.
(d) Because he will get to see his friends.

8. What does Marie notice about Meursault's reaction to his mother's death?
(a) He is less friendly than normal.
(b) He is terribly depressed.
(c) He doesn't show signs of grief.
(d) He seems almost happy that she is gone.

9. Who asks Meursault to call the police when the commotion is going on in Raymond's apartment?
(a) Marie.
(b) Raymond's mistress.
(c) Salamano.
(d) Raymond.

10. What is Raymond's physical structure?
(a) Small and weak.
(b) Tall and gangly.
(c) Short and sturdy.
(d) Wide and unathletic.

11. When Meursault returns to his job, how does he approach the work that has piled up?
(a) He plunges into it.
(b) He slowly sifts through it.
(c) He asks for help with it.
(d) He avoids it.

12. As the police leave Raymond's home, what do they tell Raymond to do?
(a) Make himself available for questioning.
(b) Control his woman.
(c) Keep the neighborhood quiet.
(d) Turn in the letter that he wrote.

13. Where does Meursault go on the night of the funeral?
(a) To the church.
(b) To his apartment.
(c) To the beach.
(d) To the gravesite.

14. How does Meursault end up eating with an odd woman that he doesn't know?
(a) He invites her to dinner after meeting her in the street.
(b) She is sent by Marie to watch him.
(c) She is a friend of a friend.
(d) She seats herself at his table.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Raymond suggest that he and the person who accompanied him do after they return back from the police station?

2. On the first day that Meursault returns to work, where does he eat lunch?

3. How does Marie feel about the job Meursault was offered in Paris?

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

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

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