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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Minotaur.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What comment has Camus to make about Malraux?
(a) His thought is inspirational and pure.
(b) His thought is confusingly expressed.
(c) He is an unappreciated genius.
(d) His thought is bracing.

2. In The Castle, what is significant about the character Amalia?
(a) She is the only character without hope.
(b) She is pregnant.
(c) She is meant to be a representation of Helen of Troy.
(d) She is a dwarf.

3. What comment does Camus make about Greek tragedy?
(a) It is rich in lessons.
(b) It is too culturally specific to be useful.
(c) It is obscure, hard to comprehend.
(d) It is over-estimated.

4. According to Camus, what is the only way Iago can be understood?
(a) By playing him.
(b) Through an understanding of Venetian military structure.
(c) By thorough analysis of the text.
(d) In terms of the absurd.

5. In this essay, the Minotaur is used to represent which human experience?
(a) Boredom.
(b) Passion.
(c) Power.
(d) Bewilderment.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Camus describes it, the impression one has of the setting for the boxing boxing match is _______________.

2. What is Camus' view concerning the idea that the artist can be detached from his work?

3. Which novel deals with a soul in quest of grace?

4. Which composer is associated with Salzburg?

5. What is astonishing about eternal values?

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