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

2. What is important about an actor's fame?
(a) Its illusory nature.
(b) Ultimately it brings displeasure.
(c) The problem of paparazzi.
(d) Its fleeting nature.

3. What kind of thought is involved in the absurd?
(a) Creative.
(b) Rational.
(c) Lateral.
(d) Contradictory.

4. What technique is employed by philosophical novelists?
(a) They use imagery rather than argument to convey their ideas.
(b) They write with heavy didacticism.
(c) They often construct their novels as conversations.
(d) They use characters as mouthpieces for their philosophy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has been the focus of don Juan's existence?

2. What sacrifice does Loyola say God rejoices in?

3. What important factor limits human freedom?

4. What embodies 'a drama of the intelligence', according to Camus?

5. What does Camus suggest happens in bad novels?

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