Question

1. reread the passage from page 57: \i gritted my teeth, clenched my fists in my trouser pockets, and strained every nerve in order to overcome the sun and the thick drunkenness it was spilling all over me.\ the weathers effect on meursault is... a. comical. b. depleting. c. enlightening. d. unnoticeable. 5. what theme is developed in this chapter? a. lifes major events often lack explanation. b. life is more meaningful with companionship. c. lifes meaning is best found by breaking ones routine. d. lifes hardships can only be explained with introspection.

Explanation:

For question 4, the phrases "gritted my teeth", "clenched my fists" and "strained every nerve" suggest the sun's effect is tiring or exhausting, which means depleting. For question 5, without the full - chapter context, it's hard to be certain, but the passage doesn't indicate themes about companionship, breaking routine or introspection. The struggle against the sun could imply life events being difficult to explain.

Answer:

1. B. depleting
2. A. Life's major events often lack explanation.