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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. Where does Meursault find his attorney?

2. Which of the following is true about most of the statements by the prosecutor in court?

3. As the trial progresses, what happens to Meursault's level of interest?

4. When does the local magistrate question Meursault?

5. When Raymond testifies, for what is he criticized?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Meursault's mindset by the time Marie comes to visit him and why?

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

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

7. What are the jury's findings in the case and what is the sentence?

8. Whose testimony seems the most damaging and why?

9. What can Meursault see outside his prison cell?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring how the author sets up Meursault as a character to whom it is hard to relate. Give specific examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay evaluating the conclusion to the novel. Do you think it is complete or do you think it omits important details?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you evaluate whether Meursault's decisions or forces out of his control have the most effect on his life and the outcome of the novel.

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