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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. How does Meursault express his regret?
(a) Through silence.
(b) Through the fear of death.
(c) He doesn't.
(d) Through apologetic testimony.

2. Where does Meursault find his attorney?
(a) The court appoints the attorney.
(b) The attorney is a family friend.
(c) He finds the attorney in the phone book.
(d) The attorney is a recommendation from Raymond.

3. What element of nature has played a role in all the negative episodes of Meursault's life?
(a) Wind.
(b) The moon.
(c) The sun.
(d) Rain.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As Meursault waits for his trial, what does he notice about the noise in the courtroom?

2. Besides cigarettes, what does Meursault miss while he is in prison?

3. When Meursault and Raymond return to the cottage, why does Meursault not come up the steps?

4. Of which of the following materials is the beach house made?

5. When Meursault finds the Arab man next to the water, how does the Arab react?

Short Essay Questions

1. What question does the magistrate ask Meursault in which he is not satisfied with the response?

2. Describe Marie's visit to the prison.

3. When Meursault's attorney first arrives, what does he notice about Meursault and how does this affect him?

4. How do Meursault's feelings about God and repentance compare to other people in his situation?

5. As the trial progresses, how does Meursault handle the trial and why?

6. How does Meursault respond to the magistrate's question about whether he has anything to say in his own defense and how does the jury interpret his response?

7. For what means does the prosecutor state that Meursault is an intelligent man?

8. What does Meursault notice as he is led into the courtroom?

9. What does Meursault miss in prison and what does the guard have to say about this?

10. What do Raymond, Masson, and Meursault do immediately after the knife fight on the beach?

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