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Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Camus to say about Kirilov's reasoning?
(a) It should be the basis of further discussion.
(b) It is ridiculous, but must be considered.
(c) It is absurd, but it is necessary.
(d) It is rational and therefore necessary.

2. According to Camus, what have 'the smell of the office clinging to them'?
(a) Our sordid little affairs.
(b) Our wretched tragedies.
(c) Our overcoats.
(d) Our obligations.

3. What do all struggles need?
(a) Protagonists.
(b) Soldiers.
(c) The brake of values.
(d) To come to a conclusion.

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

5. What information do we have about Sisyphus in the underworld?
(a) That he fought Orpheus over Eurydice.
(b) Nothing.
(c) That he pursued La Belle Helene.
(d) That he stole Pluto's wine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What comment has Camus to make about Malraux?

2. What comment does Camus make concerning suffering?

3. What technique is employed by philosophical novelists?

4. According to Camus, what makes the myth of Sisyphus tragic?

5. What does Camus describe as 'sheer madness'?

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