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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Myth of Sisyphus: The Absurd Man.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Camus classify regret?
(a) As another form of hope.
(b) As mere sentimentality.
(c) As sin.
(d) As being akin to grief, therefore dangerous.

3. What is important about an actor's fame?
(a) Its fleeting nature.
(b) Its illusory nature.
(c) Ultimately it brings displeasure.
(d) The problem of paparazzi.

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

5. What is ridiculous about the writer who emulated Peregrinos?
(a) He thought the name would make him a great travel writer, but he failed.
(b) He tried to commit suicide by drowning in the Seine, but could not sink.
(c) The writer suicided in despair and his relatives benefited hugely from the royalties.
(d) The writer suicided so his book would be noticed, but the book was no good.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Camus claim is different about his discussion of suicide?

2. What is a consequence of love?

3. What is the legendary Faust remembered for?

4. What would make man feel alienated in the universe?

5. What binds a man to the absurd?

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