Where does Meursault live?
Algiers
What does the reference to "a soldier" tell you about the time period of the story?
There is a war going on
After Meursault arranged for his mother to live in a home why did he visit her so infrequently?
He didn't want to spend all day traveling and she would cry if she wasn't taken out of the home
How does Meursault react when he learns about his mother's death?
It didn't mean anything to him
Why was it odd that Madam Meursault desired a religious burial?
He had never given a thought to religion
What does Meursault call his mother?
Maman
What happens when Meursault asks his employer for time off to attend his mother's funeral?
His boss wasn't happy but gave him time off anyways
Does Meursault give an explanation for wanting/not wanting to see the open casket?
He didn't give an explanation
Who is Celeste?
He is the name of owner who owns the restaurant that Meursault eats at all the time
What happens to Meursault on the bus to the nursing home?
He fell asleep on the bus and woke up against a soldier
Where is the caretaker from?
Paris
How old is the caretaker?
64
What was Meursault's dream-like experience during the vigil?
He thought his maman's friends were ghosts
How does Meursault feel when he talks to the caretaker?
The caretaker talked a lot and this annoyed him at first but in the end he didn't pay the caregiver too much attention
What is the purpose for holding a vigil?
To come to terms that a relative is dead
How long did the vigil last?
All night long
What doe Meursault and the caretaker do during the all-night vigil?
They drink coffee, smoke, and sleep
Who is Thomas Perez?
He is a very close friend of maman
What is Thomas Perez's relationship with maman?
He was a close friend
Does Meursault cry at his mother's funeral?
No
What does Meursault react to during the funeral?
He observes the funeral he doesn't react a certain way
How does Meursault and the other people get to the church?
They walk
How long does it take them to get to the church?
It takes them about an hour
How was the casket transported?
The casket was driven in a car
What are some of Meursault's last thoughts of the burial?
Perez fainted, the dirt was blood red, and the red geraniums
What point of view is the story told?
First person
Why is Meursault surprised when maman's friends shake his hand as they depart?
They didn't really know who he was
In regard to the funeral, what does Meursault seem to think about more-details or memories?
He thinks more about details
What thoughts bring joy to Meursault at the end of chapter 1?
He finds joy in seeing the lights in Algiers because he can go home and sleep
What is the contrast of the setting from chapter 1 to chapter 2?
You can really see the meaningless of Meursault's life
Why does Meursault worry about his employer when he wakes up on Saturday?
He realized that he was getting 4 days off work
Why does Meursault look at absence from work for a funeral as a "holiday"?
It's just another day for him to be off because to him nothing matters
Who is Marie Cardona?
Meursault's girlfriend
What is Marie Cardona's occupation?
Therapist
What kind of apartment does Meursault live in?
It was 2 bedrooms but now he just lives in one room
What does Meursault choose to do on Sunday?
He wakes up then goes back to sleep, wake up and decides to smoke, and he eats some lunch
What kind of movie does Marie want to see?
Fernandel
How does Marie react when Meursault tell her about his mother's death?
She wants to know when his mother died and she looks like she wants to ask more questions but she doesn't
Why does Meursault decide not to eat at Celeste's on Sunday?
He didn't want them asking questions about his life
What does Meursault do when he is alone in his apartment?
He looks at an old newspaper and cuts out an interesting advertisement and then he goes out on his balcony and observes the world
What does Meursault see from his bedroom window?
He sees boys that are well dressed heading to the street cars and he says a soccer team
How does the tobacconist sit on his chair?
He straddles it
What does the football fan say to Meursault?
We beat 'em
How does Meursault feel about Sundays?
He hates Sundays
What does Meursault when he says, "It occurred to meat.....really, nothing had changed"?
Sunday is over, his mother is dead and work starts back tomorrow
How does Meursault respond to his friends comments about his mother's death?
It's not my fault
Who is Raymond Sintes?
He is Meursault's neighbor
What is "the word around the neighborhood" regarding Raymond?
He lives off of women
What prompted Raymond to fight "the man"?
The man had called him a coward
What prompted Raymond to beat his girlfriend "until she bled"?
He accused her of cheating on him
What does Meursault do for Raymond to have him say, "now you're a pal, Meursault"?
He writes a letter for Raymond to his girlfriend
What do Meursault and Marie hear coming fromRaymond's room?
They hear Raymond and his girlfriend fighting
What is happing in Raymond's room?
He is beating up his girlfriend
How do you know if Meursault is calm or upset about the fight?
He is calm because he agrees with Raymond and he eats all of his and Marie's lunch
What happens to Salamano's dog?
He gets lost
What does Salamano do to show Meursault some kindness?
He shakes his hand and tells him he is sorry for his loss
What does Raymond invite Meursault?
To his friend's beach house
What opportunity does Meursault's boss offer?
He offers to give Meursault a job in Paris
What offer does Marie propose?
She offers to marry Meursault
What explanation can you offer as to why Meursault follows the woman from Celeste's?
He was intrigued because she was peculiar like him
Why are people attracted to Meursault?
He doesn't judge people and he is very laid back
What two places has Salamano checked for his dog?
The police station and the pound
What ethnicity was the girl who was dating Raymond?
Arab
When leaving for the beach, who does Raymond, Meursault, and Marie see across the street?
The Arab brother of the girl
Who is Masson?
The guy who let Meursault, Marie, and Raymond come to stay at his beach house
How often is Masson at his beach house?
Every weekend and as much as possible
What did Meursault say that showed that he has an inability to perceive those around him?
When he was in prison and some Arab men asked him what he had done to get in prison and he replied I killed an Arab
Who is Meursault's first visitor?
Marie
How does Meursault pass time in prison?
Looks at pictures of women in his cell
What was frightening about the Czechoslovakian's story?
The mother and the sister killed a man who was in their family
What are the only two words that have meaning for Meursault?
Yesterday and tomorrow
What is Meursault's first impression of the jury?
He was sitting across from a row of people in a street car
When Celeste, the fourth witness, is called to testify, how does he show support of Meursault?
He says it was just bad luck and told everyone how good of a friend he was
What penalty does the prosecutor ask the jury?
Death sentence
Why can't Meursault return Marie's smile in the courtroom?
His heart feels nothing