Question

1. reread the following passage from page 105:

\the sun was getting low outside and it wasnt as hot anymore. from what street noises i could hear, i sensed the sweetness of evening coming on.\
what is significant about this description?
○ a. it highlights meursaults location.
○ b. it demonstrates meursaults internal peace.
○ c. it highlights meursaults favorite time of year.
○ d. it demonstrates meursaults desire for romance.

1. reread the passage from page 107.

\i didnt have time to, because the presiding judge told me in bizarre language that i was to have my head cut off in a public square in the name of the french people.\
the use of the phrase \in the name of the french people\ suggests that meursault is...
○ a. confused about why his community has rejected him.
○ b. upset about the publics interest in his crime.
○ c. angry at his lawyers failure to defend him.
○ d. indifferent about his public punishment.

Explanation:

For question 3:

• The description of the evening's sweetness reflects Meursault's internal state. In The Stranger, Meursault often has a detached view. The calmness of the evening (not hot anymore, sensing sweetness) can be seen as a parallel to his internal peace at that moment.
• There is no indication of location (A), favorite time of year (C), or desire for romance (D) in the text.

For question 4:

• Meursault's use of the phrase “in the name of the French people” in a matter - of - fact way (he just states it without much emotional outburst) shows his indifference.
• There is no mention of community rejection (A), public interest in crime (B), or anger at the lawyer (C) in the given passage.

Answer:

1. B. It demonstrates Meursault's internal peace.
2. D. indifferent about his public punishment.