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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Minotaur.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What comment does Camus make about Greek tragedy?
(a) It is rich in lessons.
(b) It is too culturally specific to be useful.
(c) It is obscure, hard to comprehend.
(d) It is over-estimated.

2. What does Camus see as an almost inevitable companion to passion?
(a) Murder.
(b) Bliss.
(c) Struggle.
(d) Conception.

3. Camus describes a film in a handbill using words like 'sumptuous', 'staggering', 'amazing' and 'tremendous'. This is an example of which literary device?
(a) Catastrophe.
(b) Apostrophe.
(c) Hyperbole.
(d) Menonymy.

4. What does Oedipus' remark imply?
(a) That in certain circumstances, you might negotiate with the gods.
(b) That fate is a human matter, to be settled among men.
(c) That fate is decided prior to birth.
(d) That fate is cruel and will defeat you despite your pure nature.

5. What did Goethe call for when on his deathbed?
(a) Peace and quiet.
(b) Light.
(c) 'Eine kleine pause.'
(d) Water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the prime interest of everyday man?

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

3. At Belcourt, how have marriages been arranged?

4. What word best describes Camus' attitude to Oran's shops?

5. What is important about an actor's fame?

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