The Stranger Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 132 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Stranger Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 132 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. How does Marie feel about the job Meursault was offered in Paris?

2. As a gesture of their new friendship what does Raymond offer to Meursault?

3. In reaction to news that his mother has died, how many days does Meursault ask off from his job?

4. On the first day that Meursault returns to work, who does he meet for lunch?

5. Why does a job open up in Paris with Meursault's company?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Meursault's preparations before boarding the bus to his mother's funeral.

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

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

4. 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?

5. 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?

6. Where does Meursault go after the funeral and what does he plan to do there?

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

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

9. What are Salamano's thoughts on Meursault sending his mother to the home?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay evaluating the role and treatment of family in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Select a physical setting from the novel, for example the cafe, the beach, etc. Then, explore the significance of the setting. How do the details of this setting contribute to plot and/or character development?

Essay Topic 3

Consider the points made about the justice system in the novel. Write an essay evaluating the critiques of the justice system in the novel.

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