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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Artist and His Time.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What comment of Nietzsche's does Camus make reference to near the beginning of the chapter on Philosophy and Fiction?
(a) 'We have art in order not to die of the truth.'
(b) 'Midway in life's journey we need to enter a dark wood.'
(c) 'What does not destroy me makes me stronger.'
(d) 'Scattered thoughts can be both orderly and disorderly.'

2. What happens at noon at the Place du Gouvernement?
(a) There is silence.
(b) A bell rings.
(c) People gather.
(d) The bus from Oran arrives.

3. What status as a philosopher does Camus accord Plato?
(a) Primitive because he had not the benefit of our scientific knowledge.
(b) Acceptable, though biased.
(c) Superior, all-encompassing.
(d) Acceptable, focussing on reason.

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

5. Camus uses the word 'furtive' to describe _____________.
(a) The ancient columns.
(b) Olive trees.
(c) Lizards.
(d) Wormwood plants.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the name Chenoua refer to?

2. What must an artist serve simultaneously?

3. From examining the text, what do we learn about Salamis?

4. What does Homer have to say about Sisyphus?

5. Whence had Camus planned to travel in 1939?

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