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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What mindset does Meursault resign himself to in prison?
(a) That of a believer.
(b) That of a prisoner.
(c) That of a guard.
(d) That of a free man.

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

4. When Meursault enters the courtroom, what is he overcome by?
(a) The sun shining through the blinds.
(b) The cold temperature and darkness.
(c) The show of support by his friends.
(d) People shouting for his beheading.

5. Why doesn't Meursault understand why he can't have cigarettes?
(a) Because he is crazy.
(b) Because he doesn't understand his punishment.
(c) Because they are a need.
(d) Because they don't hurt anyone else.

6. How does Marie try to instill hope in Meursault?
(a) By telling him that she is now dating Raymond.
(b) By telling them they will soon swim again and get married.
(c) By telling him that his appeal is going well.
(d) By embracing and kissing him.

7. Besides cigarettes, what does Meursault miss while he is in prison?
(a) Marie.
(b) Friends.
(c) Parties.
(d) Women.

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

9. When does prison seem most harsh to Meursault?
(a) At night.
(b) In the evening.
(c) In the morning.
(d) During the afternoon.

10. On the Sunday that he, Raymond, and Marie go to the beach, how does Meursault feel in the morning?
(a) Healthy.
(b) Not well.
(c) Excited.
(d) Relieved.

11. How does Meursault answer the question of why he hesitated before firing four more shots into the Arab's body?
(a) By telling a complete lie.
(b) By withholding certain information.
(c) With an honest answer.
(d) With a detailed response.

12. 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.

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

14. What does the attorney find when he interviews people about Meursault's background?
(a) Many people think Meursault is sensitive.
(b) Many people would like Meursault to go to prison.
(c) Many people want Meursault dead.
(d) Many people comment on Meursault's callous behavior.

15. On the day of his trial, where does Meursault wait for his trial to begin?
(a) In an alley way.
(b) In the back of the courtroom.
(c) In his cell.
(d) In a holding room.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Meursault say when the magistrate asks if he has anything to say in his own defense?

3. How does Meursault feel when he thinks the thoughts of a free man?

4. In what type of information is the magistrate most interested?

5. With whom does Meursault share a cell?

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