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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the authorities around him respond to Meursault's lack of spirituality?
(a) They persecute him.
(b) They physically injure him.
(c) They avoid discussing religion.
(d) They coddle him.

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

3. What is Meursault's view from his cell?
(a) A small glimpse of the dirt outside the window.
(b) A dark wall with water dripping down it.
(c) The mountains and darkness.
(d) The water and the changing shades of sunlight.

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

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

6. How long do the interrogations continue as preparations are made for Meursault's case?
(a) 11 months.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 5 days.
(d) 7 weeks.

7. What does the prosecutor say about Meursault's intelligence?
(a) He says that he is very slow.
(b) He says that he is too brilliant.
(c) He says that he is not smart.
(d) He says he is an intelligent man.

8. How many times does Meursault shoot the Arab?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 0.

9. Where is Meursault while his fate is being decided in the courtroom?
(a) In the benches.
(b) On the stand.
(c) Outside the room.
(d) Behind the judge.

10. 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.

11. How many times does Marie visit Meursault in prison?
(a) Twice.
(b) Every day.
(c) Once.
(d) 5 times.

12. 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.

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

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

15. Of what implications of his actions does Meursault seem most aware?
(a) He doesn't seem aware of implications.
(b) He seems aware that he will be found guilty.
(c) He seems aware that he will not marry Marie.
(d) He seems aware that he will feel guilt.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the interrogation room, which of the following does Meursault notice?

2. Why does Meursault feel sleepy and dizzy walking after lunch at the beach house?

3. Prior to the trial, how does Meursault perceive the case against him?

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

5. Who reads the witness list in the courtroom?

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