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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Meursault take so much pleasure in washing his hands on the morning he returns to work?
(a) The towel hasn't yet gotten too wet from daily use.
(b) He is up from his desk and avoiding work.
(c) The sound of the running water reminds him of the beach.
(d) The warmth of the water reminds him of Marie.

2. What does Meursault do on the morning after his night with Marie?
(a) Walk around town.
(b) Smoke cigarettes.
(c) Drink scotch.
(d) Search for Marie.

3. Who is Perez?
(a) A distant relative.
(b) A very close friend of Meursault's mother.
(c) The caretaker's brother.
(d) An acquaintance of Meursault.

4. Whose beach house do Raymond, Meursault, and Marie visit?
(a) Raymond's brother's.
(b) Raymond's friend's.
(c) Raymond's.
(d) Raymond's mistress's.

5. How does Meursault interpret his employer's response to his mother's death?
(a) He thinks his employer is mocking him.
(b) He is angry that the employer will not give him time off.
(c) He is grateful for the employer's accomodations.
(d) He thinks the employer shows no sympathy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Meursault turn down the job in Paris?

2. Where does Meursault eat before traveling to the village where his mother's retirement home is located?

3. How does the proposal between Marie and Meursault occur?

4. What causes Meursault to be overwhelmed with the desire to kiss Marie?

5. About what time does Salamano reminisce with Meursault?

Short Essay Questions

1. On what piece of clothing of Meursault's does Marie comment and what does this item represent?

2. Describe the conversation that Raymond and Meursault have with Salamano about his missing dog.

3. How does Meursault interpret the questions from his employer when he returns to work and why?

4. Who is Perez and what does he do during the funeral procession?

5. When Marie and Meursault hear a raucous disturbance coming from Raymond's apartment, what does Marie asks Meursault to do? How does he respond and why?

6. Describe the conversation that Meursault and Marie have about the job offer.

7. After spending the night together the weekend after Meursault's first week back at work, what do Meursault and Marie talk about and what is his response?

8. Who is Salamano and how do his neighbors respond to him?

9. Where does Meursault meet Marie on the day after his mother's funeral and what do they spend the day doing?

10. While Meursault considers the boiled potatoes he will have for dinner, who invites him for dinner and what is this person's appearance?

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