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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does a job open up in Paris with Meursault's company?
(a) They are opening a new branch.
(b) The branch manager left.
(c) They need a specialist.
(d) They are expanding.

2. What does Meursault see people doing as he sits by the window during the Sunday after his mother's funeral?
(a) Going to church.
(b) Chasing their dogs and yelling at their children.
(c) Swimming in the tides.
(d) Taking strolls and meeting friends at the cafe.

3. On the Sunday following Meursault's mother's death, where does he spend the afternoon?
(a) In his apartment.
(b) At the beach.
(c) At the cafe.
(d) In the funeral home.

4. Whose beach house do Raymond, Meursault, and Marie visit?
(a) Raymond's friend's.
(b) Raymond's brother's.
(c) Raymond's mistress's.
(d) Raymond's.

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

6. What does Raymond plan on doing when his mistress returns?
(a) Insulting her and kicking her out.
(b) Setting down clear rules.
(c) Allowing her to stay but cutting her off financially.
(d) Welcoming her back in.

7. What causes Meursault to be overwhelmed with the desire to kiss Marie?
(a) When she smiles a certain way.
(b) When she is mean to him.
(c) When she caresses his neck.
(d) When she looks pitiful.

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

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

10. Why is Raymond tense before going to the beach house?
(a) Some Arabs are following them.
(b) His mother is ill.
(c) He is beginning to get sick.
(d) He does not like the ocean.

11. What does Meursault do on the way to visit his mother's village?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Write in a journal.
(c) Eat dinner.
(d) Read the newspaper.

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

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

14. Who meets Meursault when he arrives for his mother's funeral?
(a) The caretaker of the nursing home.
(b) The village doctor.
(c) His uncle's two children.
(d) His father.

15. What is Meursault's feelings about his and Marie's upcoming marriage?
(a) He is dreading the wedding.
(b) He is very excited.
(c) He has no emotions regarding it.
(d) He is angry about it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What offer does Meursault receive and refuse when at the morgue?

2. Why does Meursault refuse to call the police when the commotion is going on in Raymond's apartment?

3. For what does Meursault's employer chastise him?

4. What do Meursault and the odd woman talk about during dinner?

5. Why does Meursault turn down the job in Paris?

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