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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Sisyphus test his wife's love?
(a) When he returned from his travels.
(b) On their wedding night.
(c) As he was leaving on his travels.
(d) When he was close to death.

2. What argument does Camus dismiss as 'a matter of profound indifference'?
(a) The absurd dilemma.
(b) The ontological argument.
(c) Whether or not the Bible is literally true.
(d) Whether or not the earth revolves around the sun.

3. What important factor limits human freedom?
(a) Physical movement.
(b) Time.
(c) Frailty.
(d) His absurd nature.

4. Which famous Frenchwoman was self-reliant?
(a) Madame La Guillotine.
(b) Madame Bovary.
(c) Madame Roland.
(d) Violetta Valery

5. What quality does Camus call 'the fatal evasion'?
(a) Hope.
(b) Mendacity.
(c) Faith.
(d) Despair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the legendary Faust remembered for?

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

3. What sacrifice does Loyola say God rejoices in?

4. What has been the focus of don Juan's existence?

5. What attitude can overcome all fate?

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