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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Section 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With Nietzsche in Part 2, what is no longer a revenge?
(a) Satan.
(b) Power.
(c) Evil.
(d) Hatred.

2. In the Introduction, what does Camus say criminals use as an alibi?
(a) Logic.
(b) Premeditation.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Passion.

3. According to Part 1, remaining silent gives the appearance that one has no what?
(a) Thoughts.
(b) Opinions.
(c) Tongue.
(d) Feelings.

4. In Part 3, what alone kept Hitler alive?
(a) Money.
(b) Politics.
(c) Action.
(d) Hatred.

5. What is, according to Part 2, in itself a sign of decadence?
(a) Atheism.
(b) Murder.
(c) Nihilism.
(d) Moral conduct.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 2, who wanted to "eradicate God from man's mind"?

2. Camus says in Part 2 that who's negation is the most extreme?

3. What does Camus say people must stake everything on in Part 3?

4. What problem does Nietzsche's philosophy revolve around?

5. What type of temple does Camus say nihilism builds in Part 3?

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