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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Oedipus' remark imply?
(a) That in certain circumstances, you might negotiate with the gods.
(b) That fate is a human matter, to be settled among men.
(c) That fate is decided prior to birth.
(d) That fate is cruel and will defeat you despite your pure nature.

2. What has been the focus of don Juan's existence?
(a) Absurd escapades.
(b) Self-actualization.
(c) Avoiding conflict.
(d) Short-lived joys.

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

4. What assertions are always false?
(a) That being is false and nothingness is inevitable.
(b) That everything is invisible and nothing is true.
(c) That humans are wise and invincible.
(d) That everything is true and that everything is false.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does a man define himself?

2. In what ways are the thinker and the artist alike?

3. How does Camus summarize the actor's art?

4. What temptation does Camus suggest is hardest to overcome?

5. What is the legendary Faust remembered for?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Camus differ from many other commentators when considering the work of Kafka?

2. How does Camus describe the Church's treatment of heretics?

3. In mentioning the Diary (p. 100 of the Penguin edition), to what does Camus draw attention?

4. In what ways is Sisyphus a rebel?

5. According to Camus, should don Juan be punished?

6. In an absurd universe, are all actions permitted?

7. How does Camus view the novel as an artistic endeavor?

8. What important feature of Dostoevsky's work does Camus explore in the section entitled 'Kirilov'?

9. How did Sisyphus attempt to test his wife's love?

10. According to Camus, what must we take into consideration when reading the works of Franz Kafka?

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