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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Return to Tipasa.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Camus uses the word 'furtive' to describe _____________.
(a) Lizards.
(b) Olive trees.
(c) Wormwood plants.
(d) The ancient columns.

2. What is Camus' view concerning the idea that the artist can be detached from his work?
(a) He believes this is essential in being able to form and utter critique.
(b) He supports the idea.
(c) He believes the idea warrants closer examination.
(d) He believes this idea is outmoded and false.

3. What phenomenon can humans have no experience of?
(a) True empathy.
(b) Mind.
(c) Death.
(d) Karma.

4. In summer, what happens to Algiers?
(a) It becomes deserted.
(b) Pilgrims arrive and accommodation is stretched.
(c) It fills with eager tourists.
(d) It is subject to extremes of weather.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What can be found at Padovani Beach?

2. What had the writer hoped to gain when he first visited Tipasa?

3. What do Arabs sell for five sous?

4. What is the most harrowing passion of all?

5. Where did Sakyamuni meditate?

(see the answer key)

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