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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summer in Algiers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which novel deals with a soul in quest of grace?
(a) Metamorphosis.
(b) The Life and Times of Michael K.
(c) The Trial.
(d) The Castle.

2. Why did the gods view Sisyphus' punishment as particularly dreadful?
(a) It was unfair relative to his crime.
(b) It involved immense pain.
(c) It involved futile and hopeless labor.
(d) They saw their mistake but were unable to change things.

3. Which famous Frenchwoman was self-reliant?
(a) Madame Roland.
(b) Violetta Valery
(c) Madame La Guillotine.
(d) Madame Bovary.

4. What is Camus' attitude to genius?
(a) It must be nurtured.
(b) It is anti-democratic.
(c) It excuses nothing.
(d) It excuses everything.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How are myths given life?

2. How does Camus find Sunday mornings in Algiers?

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

4. What makes Algiers different from cities like Paris, Prague and Florence?

5. What were the consequences of Sisyphus putting Death in chains?

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