Question

1. which detail from the text best supports the theme that society is suspicious of those who are different from the majority?

o a. only bits and pieces - a gesture or long but isolated tirade - caught my attention or aroused my interest. (99)
o b. he reminded the court of my insensitivity; of my ignorance when asked mamans age; of my swim the next day - with a woman; of the fernandel movie, and finally of my taking marie home with me. (99)
o c. to him, i was a model son who had supported his mother as long as he could. in the end i had hoped that a home for the aged would give the old woman the comfort that with my limited means i could not provide for her. (103)
o d. in the end, all i remember is that while my lawyer went on talking, i could hear through the expanse of chambers and courtrooms an ice cream vendor blowing his tin trumpet out in the street. (104)

1. reread the following passage from page 104:

i was assailed by memories of a life that wasnt mine anymore, but one in which id found the simplest and most lasting joys: the smells of summer, the part of town i loved, a certain evening sky, maries dresses and the way she laughed.
how do the details in the passage contribute to meursaults character development?
o a. they show that meursault is most comfortable during the summertime.
o b. they show that meursault is determined to regain his freedom.
o c. they show that meursault thinks his punishment is justified.
o d. they show that meursault values physical experiences.

Explanation:

For question 1:

• Option B shows how the court is using Meursault's different behaviors (insensitivity, ignorance about mother's age, swimming with a woman, watching a movie, taking Marie home) against him, which reflects society's suspicion of those different from the majority.
• Option A just talks about bits of attention - no indication of society's suspicion.
• Option C is about being a model son - not related to society's suspicion.
• Option D is about an ice - cream vendor - no connection to the theme.

For question 2:

• The passage mentions “the smells of summer, the part of town I loved, a certain evening sky, Marie's dresses and the way she laughed” which are all physical experiences.
• Option A is too narrow (only summer).
• Option B - no indication of freedom - seeking.
• Option C - no mention of punishment being justified.

Answer:

1. B. "He reminded the court of my insensitivity; of my ignorance when asked Maman’s age; of my swim the next day – with a woman; of the Fernandel movie; and finally of my taking Marie home with me." (99)
2. D. They show that Meursault values physical experiences.