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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. As Salamano looks for his dog, what does Raymond suggest?
(a) Most dogs return to their owners.
(b) The dog was probably stolen.
(c) Dogs run away when they are hungry.
(d) The dog went off to die.

2. How does Meursault regard interruptions to his work schedule?
(a) As a nice break.
(b) As necessary to his mental health.
(c) As unwelcome.
(d) As pleasant but unnecessary.

3. When Meursault returns to work, how does his employer respond?
(a) With apathy.
(b) With concerned questions.
(c) With flowers.
(d) With overwhelming accomodations.

4. How does Meursault respond to Salamano's news about the dog when he returns home from having dinner with the odd woman?
(a) He tells him to go away.
(b) He invites him to his apartment.
(c) He is very interested.
(d) He is extremely empathetic.

5. What do Meursault and the odd woman talk about during dinner?
(a) They talk about Marie.
(b) They talk about the job in Paris.
(c) They do not engage in conversation.
(d) They talk about death.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Meursault's employer think the job in Paris is a good match for Meursault?

2. What does Meursault do on the way to visit his mother's village?

3. How does Perez respond to the grief and exhaustion of the funeral procession?

4. The day after Meursault and Marie spend the night together, when does Meursault try to contact her?

5. What does Meursault do when he wakes up in the morning and Marie is gone?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Meursault's acknowledgment that his mother's funeral was the day before affect Marie and what observations does she make regarding his treatment of his mother's death?

2. What accommodations does Meursault ask his employer to make when he finds out his mother has died and how does the employer react?

3. Describe the purpose of the letter that Meursault agrees to write for Raymond.

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

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

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

7. When Raymond opens the door for the police, what does the policeman discover and who else is observing the situation?

8. When his employer calls him into the office, where does he offer him a job and how does Meursault feel about the offer?

9. Describe Raymond and Meursault's night after they go to the police station together?

10. 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?

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