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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Which of the following phrases describes Meursault's behavior at his mother's funeral?
2. How do the people in the neighborhood typically respond to Salamano?
3. Why does Meursault take so much pleasure in washing his hands on the morning he returns to work?
4. Why is Meursault relieved about the Monday after his mother's funeral?
5. What is Raymond's physical structure?
Short Essay Questions
1. While Meursault considers the boiled potatoes he will have for dinner, who invites him for dinner and what is this person's appearance?
2. Describe Raymond and Meursault's night after they go to the police station together?
3. What are Salamano's thoughts on Meursault sending his mother to the home?
4. 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?
5. Why does Meursault's employer chastise Meursault?
6. Describe the conversation that Meursault and Marie have about the job offer.
7. Where does Meursault go after the funeral and what does he plan to do there?
8. Where does the caretaker of the nursing home take Meursault after his arrival and what does the caretaker offer to do in this place that Meursault refuses?
9. What accommodations does Meursault ask his employer to make when he finds out his mother has died and how does the employer react?
10. On what piece of clothing of Meursault's does Marie comment and what does this item represent?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Select one character from the novel other than Meursault. Then, compare and contrast the character with Meursault. What are the similarities and differences in mannerism, action, emotion, thought, and so on?
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay considering the role that punishment plays in the novel.
Essay Topic 3
Meursault encounters many different characters during the novel. Which of these characters do you think has the most influence on him? On whom do you think he has the most influence? Explain.
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