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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Raymond say regarding Meursault's mother's death?
(a) It is an excuse for Meursault to become a criminal.
(b) It is a sad occasion which Meursault should never forget.
(c) It should prevent Meursault from going to work.
(d) It was bound to happen one day.

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

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

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

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

6. What does Meursault do on the morning after his night with Marie?
(a) Search for Marie.
(b) Drink scotch.
(c) Walk around town.
(d) Smoke cigarettes.

7. What do Meursault and the odd woman talk about during dinner?
(a) They talk about death.
(b) They do not engage in conversation.
(c) They talk about Marie.
(d) They talk about the job in Paris.

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

9. What name does Raymond's mistress call him?
(a) An abuser.
(b) A dog.
(c) A cheater.
(d) A pimp.

10. 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 seats herself at his table.
(c) She is a friend of a friend.
(d) She is sent by Marie to watch him.

11. What did the neighbors say when Meursault put his mother in the home?
(a) They said he should have chosen a closer home.
(b) They said that he was a perfect son.
(c) They said it was about time.
(d) They said disparaging things about him.

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

13. Why doesn't Salamano want to check the pound for his dog?
(a) He thinks that the pound is creepy.
(b) He will be upset if the dog is not there.
(c) He is afraid the dog is hurt.
(d) He would have to pay a fee to get it back.

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

15. How did Meursault know Marie?
(a) She was his neighbor.
(b) She was a co-worker.
(c) She was a family friend.
(d) She was his mother's sister.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The day that Meursault and Marie become engaged, where does Meursault eat dinner?

3. In reaction to news that his mother has died, how many days does Meursault ask off from his job?

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

5. How does Raymond feel that his mistress is treating him?

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