The Courtroom
What specific reason does Meursault give the court for why he killed the Arab?
The sun
What is the machine for Meursault's execution called?
Guillotine
What happens after the Meursault attacks the Chaplain.
Guards appear and take Meursault away to his cell
What is the final verdict and sentence given to Meursault at the end of the trial?
He is found guilty and sentenced to death by decapitation in a public square.
What time of day is Meursault most afraid of, because it is when the guards usually arrive for executions?
Dawn (daybreak)
What does Meursault do physically when he finally loses his temper with the Chaplain?
He grabs him by the collar
What does the prosecutor focus on more than the actual murder?
Meursault’s lack of emotion at his mother's funeral.
Why is it vital to Meursault that there be a "large crowd" at his execution and that they greet him with "cries of hate"?
So that he doesn't feel alone
After being angered by the Chaplains questions, what does Meursault wish for?
He wishes for another life in where he could remember this life.
Which witness tries to help by saying the murder was "just bad luck"?
Céleste
How does Meursault’s father react to the execution he watched, according to the story Meursault’s mother told him?
He came home and spent the whole morning vomiting
What is the Chaplain's primary goal in visiting Meursault’s cell?
To make Meursault admit he is sorry, bring him into Christianity and force him to accept society's rules before he is executed.