The interrogation
Is his lawyer with him when he gets interrogated?
No
Does he believe he is a criminal?
Yes
Did Meursault tell Marie she looked beautiful when she visited
No
Does he grow accustomed to life in jail?
Yes, (felt at home and life at a stand still).
How did Meursault's sleep patterns change in prison?
In the beginning he could not sleep, now he sleeps 16-18 hours a day
Who interrogates Meursault?
The young clerk
Who does he view as more attractive: a lawyer or a magistrate?
Magistrate
Why can Marie only visit him once?
What was his favorite activity in jail?
Daily walks or visits from his lawyer.
What does Meursault do to pass time in jail?
He recounts the details of his room
What physical discomfort bothers Meursault while with the interrogator?
The heat
Why did he hesitate to shake the Magistrate's hand?
What does Marie tell him to have?
Hope
How many days did he think someone had to endure in prison before they could survive?
1 day
What was Meursault's biggest challenge at the beginning of his time in prison?
The cigarettes
What did the young clerk think was impossible (about Meursault)?
That Meursault did not believe in God
What other place does he realize he could grow accustomed to after living in prison?
Inside a tree trunk.
What two duos were next to him while talking to Marie?
A loud couple and a quiet mother-son
What advice from his mother did he think of while in prison?
After a while you can get used to anything.
Why did Meursault feel like one of the family with his lawyer and judge?
Everything was natural, well handled and camly acted out
What question evoked the largest emotional response during the interrogation?
If he had felt any sadness that day? (the day of his mothers funeral)
That he was talking to himself.
What does Meursault repeatedly mention about Marie?
Her smile
When he was first in prison, what were his hardest thoughts?
Thoughts of freedom.
What was the newspaper article about? (bonus) What was Meursault's conclusion
The tragedy of a Czech family, regarding fortune and death (bonus) He felt the man desevered his death as one should never play games