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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. Which philosopher claims that anxiety is at the source of everything?
(a) Heidegger.
(b) St. Augustine.
(c) Sartre.
(d) Aristotle.

2. In what ways are the thinker and the artist alike?
(a) Both thinker and artist have commitment and become themselves in their work.
(b) Both have a tendency to reject expressionism.
(c) Both have total commitment to success.
(d) Both have a desire to influence the minds of others.

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

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

5. What is meant by 'savoir-faire'?
(a) The ability to savor good food.
(b) A good person.
(c) Knowing what to do, or having tact.
(d) Gentle behavior.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is astonishing about eternal values?

2. What is the most harrowing passion of all?

3. What has Camus to say about Kirilov's reasoning?

4. Why are European cemeteries hideous?

5. Identify the literary device Camus uses in: 'Even men without a gospel have their Mount of Olives'.

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