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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 temptation does Camus suggest is hardest to overcome?
(a) The temptation to commit suicide.
(b) The temptation to love.
(c) The temptation to explain.
(d) The temptation to be absurdy sentimental.

2. What technique is employed by philosophical novelists?
(a) They use characters as mouthpieces for their philosophy.
(b) They write with heavy didacticism.
(c) They use imagery rather than argument to convey their ideas.
(d) They often construct their novels as conversations.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What comment of Nietzsche's does Camus make reference to near the beginning of the chapter on Philosophy and Fiction?

2. What is Camus' view concerning the idea that the artist can be detached from his work?

3. What is the chief question pursued in THE BROTHERS KARAMAZOV?

4. Who was Adrienne Lecouvreur?

5. What is the most harrowing passion of all?

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