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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. How does the magistrate feel about Meursault's answer to the question of why he hesitated before firing four more shots into the Arab's body?
(a) He is not satisfied.
(b) He understands.
(c) He thinks Meursault said too much.
(d) He is relieved.
2. How does Meursault feel when he thinks the thoughts of a free man?
(a) Joy.
(b) Hope.
(c) Grief.
(d) Anger.
3. As Meursault watches Marie converse with Masson's wife, what does he think about?
(a) Killing Marie.
(b) How lucky he is to have Marie.
(c) The stark reality of marriage.
(d) Running off to Paris.
4. In the interrogation room, which of the following does Meursault notice?
(a) Insects.
(b) Smells.
(c) The grime.
(d) The pretty policewoman.
5. Why does Meursault feel sleepy and dizzy walking after lunch at the beach house?
(a) He drank too much salt water.
(b) He has a stomach virus.
(c) He is nervous about marrying Marie.
(d) He has had too much wine and it is hot.
6. Which of the following is true about how Meursault has handled prison conditions?
(a) He has adapted.
(b) He has lost himself.
(c) He has grown accustomed to the dark.
(d) He has remained stubborn.
7. How do the people in the courtroom feel about what Meursault says in his own defense?
(a) Excited.
(b) Compassionate.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Incredulous.
8. During the magistrate's questioning, what does Meursault remember about the day of the murder?
(a) Being blinded.
(b) Shooting the Arab.
(c) Waking up covered in blood.
(d) The hot sun on his back.
9. What element of nature has played a role in all the negative episodes of Meursault's life?
(a) Rain.
(b) The moon.
(c) The sun.
(d) Wind.
10. When does the local magistrate question Meursault?
(a) The day of the interrogation.
(b) The day after his attorney arrives.
(c) The day after the chaplain visits.
(d) The day before the trial.
11. When Raymond and Meursault return to the beach after Raymond is injured, what does Raymond ask Meursault if he should do?
(a) Shoot the Arabs.
(b) Sleep with Mason's wife.
(c) Go swimming.
(d) Move to England.
12. 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.
13. Of what implications of his actions does Meursault seem most aware?
(a) He seems aware that he will feel guilt.
(b) He doesn't seem aware of implications.
(c) He seems aware that he will be found guilty.
(d) He seems aware that he will not marry Marie.
14. What has Meursault's attorney told him about the trial?
(a) It should be relatively brief.
(b) It is expected to be record breaking.
(c) It will take several weeks.
(d) It will be canceled.
15. When Raymond and Meursault encounter the two Arabs, what results from them staring each other down with their weapons?
(a) The Arabs attack Raymond again.
(b) Meursault shoots the Arab.
(c) Raymond shoots the Arab.
(d) All eventually turn and leave.
Short Answer Questions
1. How are Marie and Meursault physically situated when she comes to visit him in prison?
2. After asking Meursault to confirm his identity, what question does the Magistrate ask him?
3. Where does Meursault find his attorney?
4. What does Salamano say in his testimony?
5. Where does Masson take Raymond for the treatment of his cuts on the beach?
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