The Stranger Part 2 chapters 1 and 2

What was Meursault's main problem with jail?

• loneliness

• hunger

• killing time

• temperature

Who visits him in prison?

• Raymond

• Marie

• Salamano

• Celeste

1. As a prisoner, Monsieur Meursault confirms what his mother used to say, which is

• Restrictions can drive a person crazy.

• Prisoners are treated poorly.

• You can make friends with anyone.

• You can get used to anything

What did the guards take away from him that he didn't understand?

• Shoelaces

• Cigarettes

• Journal

• Food

When was the first instance that Meursault showed REAL emotion in the novel?

• When he was arrested, he said he was angry with Masson for not going back to the beach with him.

• When the magistrate waved the crucifix in front of his face, he said he was scared.

• When he was in court, he felt angry at Raymond because the whole thing was his fault.

• When he spoke to Marie, he told her he was sad that he couldn't marry her sooner.

How does Meursault spend his time in jail before the trial?

• thinking of ways to escape

• dwelling on his regret for killing the Arab

• remembering his apartment in detail

• making friends with other inmates

Which of these things is he not questioned about by the magistrate and the lawyer?

• his reaction to his mother's death

• his feelings about religion

• firing five bullets

• his relationship with Marie

What does Meursault say gets in the way of his expressing his emotions?

• fear

• physical needs

• fatigue

• His emotional disorder

How long does Meursault have to wait before his trial begins?

• 1 month

• 3 months

• 6 months

• 11 months