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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is a characteristic of wisdom?
(a) Living on what one has, not speculating about what one does not have.
(b) Knowing when to take things on trust, as well as when not to.
(c) Being able to supply a rationale for any action.
(d) Living with faith and integrity and reserving judgement.

3. What embodies 'a drama of the intelligence', according to Camus?
(a) The great scientific discoveries.
(b) The plays of Shakespeare.
(c) A work of art.
(d) A marvel of engineering.

4. How does a man define himself?
(a) By his politics and personal goals.
(b) By his possessions.
(c) By his taste in music and literature.
(d) By his make-believe as well as his sincere impulses.

5. Who was Adrienne Lecouvreur?
(a) Voltaire's mistress.
(b) A French actress.
(c) A French composer of operetta.
(d) A French philosopher.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the prime interest of everyday man?

3. According to Camus, what is the only way Iago can be understood?

4. According to Camus, what is important about the idea that actions have consequences?

5. In what ways are the thinker and the artist alike?

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