Quiz Part I, ch 4-5 The Stranger

Why does Meursault agree to write a letter for Raymond?

• He believes Raymond is justified in seeking revenge.

• He wants to help Raymond win back his mistress.

• He doesn't see any reason not to and is indifferent.

• He enjoys manipulating people.

What do Marie and Meursault hear going on in Raymond's room?

• The mistress apologizes, and they get back together.

• Raymond beats the mistress, and the police intervene.

• Raymond forgives the mistress and proposes marriage.

• The mistress attacks Raymond in front of Meursault.

How does Meursault react when Marie asks if he loves her?

• He says he loves her deeply.

• He avoids answering the question.

• He tells her love doesn’t mean anything but agrees to marry her if she wants.

• He breaks up with her because he doesn’t believe in love.

Why does Salamano become upset in Chapter 4?

• His dog has run away.

• His wife leaves him.

• He loses his job.

• Raymond insults him.

What does Meursault tell Marie about his boss' proposition of transferring to Paris?

• Paris is dirty, dark, filled with pigeons.

• He declined because he doesn’t care where he works.

• Paris isn't a big enough raise.

• He refuses because he doesn’t want to leave Marie.

What invitation does Raymond extend to Meursault?

• To join him on a business trip.

• To visit a friend’s beach house.

• To help him write another letter.

• To move in with him.

When Raymond says living in Paris is appealing, Meursault says:

• People never change their lives & he wasn't dissatisfied with his

• Paris only appeals to people with ambition and desire.

• Paris is dirtier than Algiers, so why move

• Paris isn't exciting enough to warrant a move

How does Meursault spend his Saturday?

• works in the morning

• goes to beach with Marie

• walks his dog

• visits Raymond

Marie says that Raymond hitting the woman was terrible; Meursault

• says it was terrible as well

• calls the police

• knocks on Raymond's door

• didn't say anything

How does Meursault feel about cops?

• he respects their authority

• he doesn't like them

• he knows how to handle them

• he doesn't feel anything