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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the chief question pursued in THE BROTHERS KARAMAZOV?
(a) Conflict over the emancipation of the Russian serfs.
(b) The existence of God.
(c) The validity of the Russian church.
(d) Sibling rivalry in the Russian middle class.

2. What makes Algiers different from cities like Paris, Prague and Florence?
(a) It is protected by levees and walls.
(b) Its buildings are predominantly of red granite.
(c) It is not walled, but open.
(d) It has been settled since the ninth century B.C..

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

4. According to Camus, what is the only way Iago can be understood?
(a) Through an understanding of Venetian military structure.
(b) By playing him.
(c) In terms of the absurd.
(d) By thorough analysis of the text.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who calls out 'Want a ride, sister?' to pretty girls?

2. What are the condemned man's last words?

3. How does Camus classify regret?

4. According to Camus, what is an important relationship between The Trial and The Castle?

5. What is a characteristic of wisdom?

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