The Stranger Reading Quiz #2

Vocab:

____________________(adj) (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little

____________________(v) to dispense or allot justice, a punishment, or harsh treatment

____________________(v) clear (someone) of blame or suspicion

____________________(n) excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures

____________________(n) the killing of a parent or a close relative

____________________(v) talking unnecessarily at length

____________________(adj) extremely dirty or unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty

____________________(adj) triumphantly happy

____________________(n) communication or cooperation that facilitates a close relationship between people or organizations

____________________(n) a solemn procession, esp. for a funeral

WORD BANK:

taciturn

mete

vindicate

debauchery

parricide

palavering

squalid

exultant

liaison

cortege

30 Second Questions:

What was often brought up during the trial?

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What is one thing Meursault does to distract himself after he is sentenced?

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What were two things that Meursault often thought about?

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What does Meursault compare the jury to?

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What did Meursault do when he didn’t want to talk to someone?

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5 Minute Questions:

Why does Meursault accept his imprisonment?

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What is Meursault’s reaction to his execution, and what does it reveal about him?

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Essay Question:

How does Meursault’s captivity resemble his outlook on human existence?

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