Quiz on 'L'Étranger' by Albert Camus

What is a key characteristic of Meursault's personality?

• Emotional attachment

• Indifference

• Passionate love

• Social conformity

What guides Meursault's life primarily?

• Social conventions

• Religious beliefs

• Physical sensations

• Moral values

What is Meursault's attitude towards social expectations?

• He conforms to them

• He rejects them

• He is indifferent to them

• He embraces them

What does Meursault refuse to do during his trial?

• Defend himself with emotional excuses

• Admit his guilt

• Speak to the jury

• Show any honesty

What does Meursault find at the end of the novel?

• A sense of love

• A sense of peace

• A sense of regret

• A sense of anger

What does Meursault realize about his life?

• He lived according to others' expectations

• He lived authentically

• He lived in constant fear

• He lived with regret

What does Meursault's relationship with Raymond involve?

• Emotional support

• Writing a letter

• Financial assistance

• Legal advice

What does Meursault's lack of belief in God signify?

• His religious devotion

• His search for meaning

• His acceptance of life's futility

• His moral superiority

What important realization does Meursault have during his time in prison?

• The importance of social conventions

• The absurdity of life

• The need for religious faith

• The value of friendship

What does Meursault refuse from the priest?

• A blessing

• A confession

• An offer to repent

• A prayer