The Stranger Novel Quiz! Trivia

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The Stranger is a novel written in 1942 by French author, Albert Camus. In the book, the main character Meursault is a stranger to himself and his life. Meursault is a person who is apathetic, emotionally, and physically detached from the world. He only seems to be interested in himself, but at the same time, he does not look to worry about what happens to him. Take this quiz and see how much you know about The Stranger.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What is the name of the author of the novel?

    • A.

      Matthias Schleidon

    • B.

      Williams Shakespare

    • C.

      Albert Camus

    • D.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    C. Albert Camus
    Explanation
    Albert Camus is the correct answer because he is a well-known author and philosopher who wrote several novels, including "The Stranger" and "The Plague." He was a prominent figure in existentialism and his works often explore themes of absurdity and the human condition.

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  • 2. 

    In Albert Camus' novel The Stranger, what is the primary philosophical theme that Meursault embodies through his actions and beliefs?

    • A.

      Nihilism

    • B.

      Existentialism

    • C.

      Stoicism

    • D.

      Absurdism

    Correct Answer
    D. Absurdism
    Explanation
    Meursault, the protagonist of The Stranger, embodies the philosophy of absurdism, which suggests that life is inherently meaningless, and any search for order or meaning is futile. Camus explores how Meursault's detachment from societal norms and his lack of emotion toward events like his mother's death and his own trial reflect the absurdity of life. His refusal to lie or conform underscores the theme that humans must confront life's absurd nature without false hope or illusions.

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  • 3. 

    When was the book first published?

    • A.

      1940

    • B.

      1942

    • C.

      1944

    • D.

      1946

    Correct Answer
    B. 1942
    Explanation
    The book was first published in 1942.

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  • 4. 

    In what language was it first written in?

    • A.

      English

    • B.

      French

    • C.

      German

    • D.

      Spanish

    Correct Answer
    B. French
    Explanation
    The correct answer is French because historically, French was widely used as the language of diplomacy and international relations. Additionally, French was the language of the French court, which held significant influence and power during the time when this question refers to. Therefore, it is likely that the document or text being referred to was initially written in French.

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  • 5. 

    How many pages does the book have?

    • A.

      130

    • B.

      150

    • C.

      157

    • D.

      159

    Correct Answer
    D. 159
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 159. This suggests that the book has a total of 159 pages.

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  • 6. 

    When was the English version of the book published?

    • A.

      1942

    • B.

      1944

    • C.

      1946

    • D.

      1948

    Correct Answer
    C. 1946
    Explanation
    The English version of the book was published in 1946.

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  • 7. 

    What is the name of the title character of the book?

    • A.

      Meursault

    • B.

      Raymond Sintès

    • C.

      Marie Cardona

    • D.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Meursault
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Meursault because the question is asking for the name of the title character of the book. The other options, Raymond Sintès and Marie Cardona, are not the title characters. Therefore, the correct answer is Meursault.

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  • 8. 

    What is the name of the neighbor  of  Meursault  who came to defend him in court?

    • A.

      Raymond Sintès

    • B.

      Marie Cardona

    • C.

      Masson

    • D.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Raymond Sintès
    Explanation
    Raymond Sintès is the correct answer because he is the neighbor of Meursault who came to defend him in court. In the novel "The Stranger" by Albert Camus, Raymond is a close friend of Meursault and plays a significant role in the story. He helps Meursault during his trial by testifying in his favor and providing evidence to support his case. Therefore, Raymond Sintès is the neighbor who came to defend Meursault in court.

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  • 9. 

    Who was the owner of the beach house Marie do visit?

    • A.

      Meursault’s mother

    • B.

      Marie Cardona

    • C.

      Raymond Sintès

    • D.

      Masson

    Correct Answer
    D. Masson
    Explanation
    Marie visited Masson's beach house.

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  • 10. 

    What is the name of the man who walks his dog around?

    • A.

      Masson

    • B.

      Salamano

    • C.

      Marie

    • D.

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    B. Salamano
    Explanation
    Salamano is the correct answer because he is the man who walks his dog around. The other options, Masson and Marie, are not mentioned in the question and therefore are not relevant. "None of the above" is also not applicable as Salamano is specifically mentioned as the man who walks his dog.

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