10 questions on plot, characters, and themes. Free to take, so you can see exactly what to review before class.
1. What is Meursault's primary reason for being convicted at trial?
2. Why does Meursault fire the additional four shots after the initial shot on the beach?
3. What does Meursault tell Marie when she asks if he loves her?
4. What is the examining magistrate's reaction to Meursault's refusal of religious comfort?
5. What does Meursault do the day after his mother's funeral?
6. How does Meursault's final moment in his cell differ from his earlier behavior in the novel?
7. What role does Raymond Sintès play in the events leading to the shooting?
8. What does the novel suggest about the relationship between Meursault's honesty and his death sentence?
9. How does Meursault's view of death change by the end of the novel?
10. What does the novel reveal about how society responds to Meursault's refusal to perform expected emotions?
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How this guide is built
This guide is built from the original text to help you get oriented fast. It is designed for recall, paper planning, and getting unstuck, but it is still a paraphrased guide, not a substitute for the reading itself. Double-check anything important before you turn in formal work.
