2. When Raymond and Meursault encounter the two Arabs, what results from them staring each other down with their weapons?
(a) The Arabs attack Raymond again.
(b) Meursault shoots the Arab.
(c) All eventually turn and leave.
(d) Raymond shoots the Arab.

3. As Meursault watches Marie converse with Masson's wife, what does he think about?
(a) The stark reality of marriage.
(b) Running off to Paris.
(c) Killing Marie.
(d) How lucky he is to have Marie.

4. How does the magistrate feel about Meursault's answer to the question of why he hesitated before firing four more shots into the Arab's body?
(a) He understands.
(b) He is not satisfied.
(c) He is relieved.
(d) He thinks Meursault said too much.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Meursault's attorney told him about the trial?

2. When Meursault enters the courtroom, what is he overcome by?

3. Where does Masson take Raymond for the treatment of his cuts on the beach?

4. After enduring many interrogations, how does Meursault feel about his surroundings?

5. What is Meursault's sentence?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Whose testimony seems the most damaging and why?

3. 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?

4. Describe what Meursault notices as he is placed in the interrogation room for the first time?

5. Whose testimony is last and how does this testimony go?

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

7. What do Meursault, Marie, and Raymond spend the morning doing after arriving at the beach house?

8. When does the local magistrate first interview Meursault and in what is he most interested?

9. Describe the physical attributes of the visiting room at the prison.

10. Describe the events surrounding Meursault's killing of the Arab.

(see the answer keys)

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