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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What blinds Meursault before he shoots the Arab?
(a) The sun light off of a knife.
(b) A punch from behind.
(c) The sun light off the water.
(d) The Arab stabbing him.

2. When he is led back into the courtroom, what does Meursault notice?
(a) The press.
(b) The prosecution.
(c) His friends.
(d) The jury.

3. What does Salamano say in his testimony?
(a) That Meursault was kind during the disappearance of his dog.
(b) That Meursault had very few friends.
(c) That Meursault was a stoic individual.
(d) That Meursault was an odd soul who lived in the apartments.

4. What size is the visiting room at the prison?
(a) Large.
(b) Medium.
(c) Extremely tiny.
(d) Small.

5. Where does Masson take Raymond for the treatment of his cuts on the beach?
(a) To Raymond's house.
(b) To the beach house.
(c) To the hospital in town.
(d) To the doctor's house.

6. What is Meursault looking for when he finds the Arab man lying near the water?
(a) A place to sleep.
(b) A stream.
(c) A sand castle.
(d) The beach house.

7. Where does Meursault find his attorney?
(a) The attorney is a family friend.
(b) He finds the attorney in the phone book.
(c) The attorney is a recommendation from Raymond.
(d) The court appoints the attorney.

8. How does Meursault feel about Marie's attempts to instill hope?
(a) They are comforting.
(b) They are torture to him.
(c) They feel pathetic.
(d) They are rude.

9. What element of nature has played a role in all the negative episodes of Meursault's life?
(a) The sun.
(b) Wind.
(c) Rain.
(d) The moon.

10. After enduring many interrogations, how does Meursault feel about his surroundings?
(a) He longs to escape them.
(b) He is depressed.
(c) He feels as if he is part of a family.
(d) He misses Marie.

11. Prior to the trial, how does Meursault perceive the case against him?
(a) Not complicated.
(b) Unfounded.
(c) Necessary.
(d) Intricate.

12. What type of case is to follow Meursault's in court?
(a) Theft.
(b) Parricide.
(c) Forgery.
(d) Sumptuary.

13. During the magistrate's questioning, what does Meursault remember about the day of the murder?
(a) The hot sun on his back.
(b) Being blinded.
(c) Waking up covered in blood.
(d) Shooting the Arab.

14. According to the novel, how do most people who have been accused of murder receive God?
(a) Most find God in an attempt to cling to something.
(b) Most refuse to believe that God loves them.
(c) Most deny that God exists.
(d) Most already have a deep belief in God.

15. Which of the following statements about Meursault and repentance are correct?
(a) Meursault has already repented.
(b) Meursault would repent if he was guilty.
(c) Meursault is not ready to repent until proven guilty.
(d) Meursault shows no desire to repent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the attorney find when he interviews people about Meursault's background?

2. What does Meursault observe about the physical surroundings of the interrogation room?

3. What do the women do while the men take a walk after lunch at the beach house?

4. What does Meursault notice about the jury and pressmen in the courtroom?

5. How does imprisonment and interrogation change Meursault's belief in God?

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