Question

1. what is the magistrates perspective on the meaning of life?

o a. he views religion as inherently meaningless.
o b. he sees lifes meaning as entirely subjective.
o c. he sees religion as the only way to find meaning.
o d. he spends little time thinking about lifes greater meaning.

1. reread the following passage from page 68:

the magistrate took out a silver crucifix which he brandished as he came towards me
what does meursaults use of the word \brandished\ reveal about him?
o a. his curiosity about christianity
o b. his indifference to christianity
o c. his embrace of christianity
o d. his aversion to christianity

1. in meursaults conversation with his lawyer on page 65, meursaults tone reveals his...

o a. ignorance about social decorum.
o b. empathy towards maman
o c. anger towards the trial
o d. dismissal of the trial

1. it is ironic when

o a. meursaults lawyer implies that being honest in court will hurt him.
o b. the magistrate becomes upset while questioning meursault.
o c. meursault wishes to make his lawyer understand him better.

Explanation:

1. In The Stranger, the magistrate is a religious figure who tries to impose his views on Meursault. He believes that religion is the only way to find meaning in life.
2. The word "brandished" implies a sense of aggression or force. Meursault's use of this word suggests that he has an aversion to Christianity.
3. Meursault's tone in his conversation with his lawyer is indifferent and dismissive. He shows little concern for the trial or its outcome.
4. Irony occurs when there is a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens. In this case, it is ironic that Meursault's lawyer implies that being honest in court will hurt him, as honesty is usually seen as a virtue.

Answer:

1. C. He sees religion as the only way to find meaning.
2. D. his aversion to Christianity
3. D. dismissal of the trial
4. A. Meursault's lawyer implies that being honest in court will hurt him.