The Stranger final Questions

Please finish reading The Stranger by Albert Camus. Please answer the following questions. All are not due tomorrow. Please read as much as possible. We will discuss the poem for a portion of class and then The Stranger. 1.On page 59 (last sentence), what is meant by “it was like knocking four quick times on the door of unhappiness.”Explain briefly. The Stranger Study Guide Questions Part Two Chapter 1 1. What has happened to Meursault?Is he taking his circumstances seriously? Give an example. 3. What question does the attorney feel compelled to ask? 4. What explanation does Meursault give regarding his “nature”? 5. How many times did Meursault fire his revolver? What’s the BIG question the magistrate finally asks Meursault? 6. The last sentences on p. 81 refer to Meursault’s mother’s funeral and to what nights in prison are like. In your opinion, is a connection? 7. On p. 100, Meursault reveals the key to his character/personality. What is this? 8. What penalty does the prosecutor ask of the jury? 9. Does Meursault have faith that his attorney will convince the jury of his innocence? 10. Why can’t Meursault return Marie’s smile in the courtroom? 11.In the last few paragraphs, how does Meursault finally relate to Maman? 12. Why does Meursault wish that a large crowd of spectators greet him with cries of hate at his execution?