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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. According to the novel, how do most people who have been accused of murder receive God?
2. What mindset does Meursault resign himself to in prison?
3. How does Meursault's attorney feel about Meursault's lack of emotion?
4. Which of the following statements about Meursault and repentance are correct?
5. During the magistrate's questioning, what does Meursault remember about the day of the murder?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe what Meursault notices as he is placed in the interrogation room for the first time?
2. What can Meursault see outside his prison cell?
3. What does Meursault notice as he is led into the courtroom?
4. What do Raymond, Masson, and Meursault do immediately after the knife fight on the beach?
5. What does Meursault miss in prison and what does the guard have to say about this?
6. Describe the physical attributes of the visiting room at the prison.
7. Describe the events surrounding Meursault's killing of the Arab.
8. How do Meursault's feelings about God and repentance compare to other people in his situation?
9. What are the jury's findings in the case and what is the sentence?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Select a character from the novel. Then write an essay in which you evaluate whether the character is portrayed consistently.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay in which you examine the juxtaposition of life and death in the novel. How are these two themes used? Do the discussion of these themes produce similar or different results?
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay discussing the role of religion or religious belief in the novel.
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