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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the proposal between Marie and Meursault occur?
(a) Marie threatens to leave if Meursault doesn't marry her.
(b) Meursault suprises Marie with a ring.
(c) Marie asks Meursault to marry her.
(d) Meursault offhandedly says they should get married.

2. In reaction to news that his mother has died, how many days does Meursault ask off from his job?
(a) 11.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 7.

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

4. Why does Meursault turn down the job in Paris?
(a) He wants to be close to his mother's grave.
(b) He is content with his current position.
(c) He doesn't want to leave Marie.
(d) He doesn't want to learn a new language.

5. Immediately after lunch on his first day back to work, where does Meursault go?
(a) Home to take a nap.
(b) To Marie's place to see if she is home.
(c) To the park for a walk.
(d) Back to work.

6. Who is Perez?
(a) The caretaker's brother.
(b) A distant relative.
(c) An acquaintance of Meursault.
(d) A very close friend of Meursault's mother.

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

8. Which of the following phrases describes Meursault's behavior at his mother's funeral?
(a) Marked by anger.
(b) Obviously anxious.
(c) Displaying little emotion.
(d) Full of visible grief.

9. How does Meursault show grief the weekend following his mother's death?
(a) Through his interactions with friends.
(b) By avoiding people.
(c) By returning to her favorite places.
(d) He doesn't.

10. What does Meursault hear through his walls after talking to Salamano about the missing dog?
(a) A gunshot.
(b) The dog barking.
(c) Salamano's cries.
(d) Salamano arguing with someone.

11. Who comes to the morgue and stays with Meursault throughout the night?
(a) His brother.
(b) His mother's friends from the nursing home.
(c) No one.
(d) His friend from home.

12. What offer does Meursault receive and refuse when at the morgue?
(a) The offer to sell him a nicer coffin.
(b) The offer to stay with his mother's body.
(c) The offer to remove the coffin lid.
(d) The offer to bury his mother in England.

13. Where do Meursault and Marie spend the night after their day together?
(a) At his apartment.
(b) In the park.
(c) At the beach.
(d) At her house.

14. The day after Meursault and Marie spend the night together, when does Meursault try to contact her?
(a) Late in the evening.
(b) In the afternoon.
(c) Within an hour of her leaving.
(d) He doesn't try to contact her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. About what time does Salamano reminisce with Meursault?

2. How does Perez respond to the grief and exhaustion of the funeral procession?

3. What does Raymond say regarding Meursault's mother's death?

4. What does Meursault see people doing as he sits by the window during the Sunday after his mother's funeral?

5. What does Marie notice about Meursault's reaction to his mother's death?

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