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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Myth of Sisyphus: Absurd Creation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is ridiculous about the writer who emulated Peregrinos?
(a) The writer suicided in despair and his relatives benefited hugely from the royalties.
(b) He tried to commit suicide by drowning in the Seine, but could not sink.
(c) He thought the name would make him a great travel writer, but he failed.
(d) The writer suicided so his book would be noticed, but the book was no good.

2. What is Camus' view concerning the idea that the artist can be detached from his work?
(a) He believes this is essential in being able to form and utter critique.
(b) He believes this idea is outmoded and false.
(c) He supports the idea.
(d) He believes the idea warrants closer examination.

3. According to Camus, what is important about the idea that actions have consequences?
(a) It is a basic principle of child rearing.
(b) It is the principle behind all systems of morality.
(c) It is the basis of the legal system in Muslim countries.
(d) It is a basic principle in what is known as 'brain-washing'.

4. How does Camus summarize the actor's art?
(a) As dangerous counterfeit.
(b) As an absurd illusion.
(c) As the ability to represent faithfully.
(d) As the ability to simulate absolutely.

5. Why are European cemeteries hideous?
(a) Only poor art-work and sculpture is used.
(b) They are badly planned.
(c) People beautify what they love, not what they hate--and they hate death.
(d) They are not maintained properly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What important factor limits human freedom?

2. What does Camus claim is different about his discussion of suicide?

3. What quality does Camus call 'the fatal evasion'?

4. What is Camus' attitude to genius?

5. What would be a synonym for the phrase 'fecund rumination' (p. 93 of the Penguin Edition)?

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