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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. 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 does not like policemen.
(c) Because Marie is a fugitive.
(d) Because Meursault has warrants out for him.

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

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

6. 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.

7. Where does the funeral procession travel?
(a) To the private cemetery behind the nursing home.
(b) To a small plot on family land.
(c) To the train station.
(d) To the village cemetery.

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

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

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

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

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

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

14. What does Raymond do with the letter to his mistress?
(a) He burns it.
(b) He sends it to his mistress.
(c) He throws it in the water.
(d) He saves it for future use.

15. How does Raymond feel that his mistress is treating him?
(a) He feels she is unfaithful.
(b) He feels she is abusive.
(c) He feels she is loving.
(d) He feels she is grateful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Meursault to be overwhelmed with the desire to kiss Marie?

2. What does Raymond plan on doing when his mistress returns?

3. What does Meursault do on the morning after his night with Marie?

4. When Raymond opens his door during the commotion, what is obvious?

5. What meal are Meursault and Marie planning to eat when they hear commotion in Raymond's apartment?

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