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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The day that Meursault and Marie become engaged, where does Meursault eat dinner?
(a) Celeste's.
(b) Marie's parents'.
(c) Marie's
(d) Raymond's.

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

3. What comment does Meursault make to Marie about the people in Paris?
(a) They are too pale.
(b) They sleep too much.
(c) They drink too much.
(d) They are mean.

4. When Marie asks Meursault whether he loves her the first time, how does he respond?
(a) He admits that he does not.
(b) He lies and says that he does not.
(c) He admits that he does.
(d) He lies and says that he does.

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

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

7. As a gesture of their new friendship what does Raymond offer to Meursault?
(a) An open invitation for dinner.
(b) A pen.
(c) Flowers from his garden.
(d) Sympathy for his mother's death.

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

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

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

11. As Salamano looks for his dog, what does Raymond suggest?
(a) Most dogs return to their owners.
(b) The dog was probably stolen.
(c) The dog went off to die.
(d) Dogs run away when they are hungry.

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

13. What does Raymond suggest that he and the person who accompanied him do after they return back from the police station?
(a) Go to a brothel.
(b) Go to the movies.
(c) Go to get dinner.
(d) Go to the pub.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Meursault view Raymond's desire to be his friend?

2. Which of the following does Meursault NOT notice during his reflections the weekend after his mother's funeral?

3. What piece of clothing does Marie notice that Meursault is wearing that indicates he is mourning?

4. As the police leave Raymond's home, what do they tell Raymond to do?

5. What is Raymond's physical structure?

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