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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What factors ought to underpin discussion of the meaning of life?
(a) Don Quixote and a sense of the absurd.
(b) Common sense and understanding.
(c) The rebel and his place in history.
(d) Common sense and perseverence.

2. What is the legendary Faust remembered for?
(a) Living for a very long time.
(b) Killing his mistress.
(c) Selling his soul to the Devil.
(d) As an alchemist.

3. What does Camus see as an almost inevitable companion to passion?
(a) Murder.
(b) Bliss.
(c) Struggle.
(d) Conception.

4. What is a consequence of love?
(a) Marriage and children.
(b) The stronger the love, the less absurd it is.
(c) It is impossible to assess because every relationship is different.
(d) The stronger the love, the stronger the absurdity.

5. Which philosopher claims that anxiety is at the source of everything?
(a) Sartre.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) St. Augustine.
(d) Heidegger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Chestov think we turn to God?

2. What important factor limits human freedom?

3. Which famous Frenchwoman was self-reliant?

4. According to Camus, what is the only way Iago can be understood?

5. What sacrifice does Loyola say God rejoices in?

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