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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Myth of Sisyphus: Appendix: Hope and the Absurd in the Work of Franz Kafka.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How was the god Mercury involved in the Sisyphus story?
(a) He led Sisyphus forcibly back to the underworld.
(b) He interceded on Sisyphus's behalf.
(c) He impregnated Sisyphus's wife when in the guise of a swan.
(d) He swapped roles with him.

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

4. How is Oedipus' fate announced?
(a) As a result of gossip.
(b) Superbly.
(c) By means of a letter device.
(d) Supernaturally.

5. Why did the gods view Sisyphus' punishment as particularly dreadful?
(a) They saw their mistake but were unable to change things.
(b) It involved futile and hopeless labor.
(c) It was unfair relative to his crime.
(d) It involved immense pain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What 'two worlds' does Kafka present in his novels?

2. What temptation does Camus suggest is hardest to overcome?

3. What does Camus see as an almost inevitable companion to passion?

4. In The Castle, what is significant about the character Amalia?

5. Which art and science have close affinity?

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