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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 is the contrast between the historical and artistic spirits, according to Camus?
(a) History aims to educate, art to expand consciousness.
(b) History is a necessary record of the past, while art is a mere bagatelle.
(c) History can be manipulated, but art never can.
(d) History's aim is tyranny, while the artist's aim is freedom.

2. What attitude can overcome all fate?
(a) Indolence.
(b) Indifference.
(c) Scorn.
(d) Diigence.

3. How does Camus evaluate the role of the artist??
(a) As somewhat redundant.
(b) As having an important place in the continuing dialog.
(c) As one who is a conduit for popular culture.
(d) As necessary more now than ever before.

4. What does Homer have to say about Sisyphus?
(a) That he was an inept fool.
(b) That his heroic deeds ought not to have been punished.
(c) That he had no fear of Pluto.
(d) That he was the wisest and most prudent of mortals.

5. What is the alternative title for The Minotaur?
(a) A Stop in Oran.
(b) The Stoop in Oran.
(c) A Setup in Oran.
(d) The Stop in Oran.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who calls out 'Want a ride, sister?' to pretty girls?

2. Traditionally, what has the left (of politics) been concerned to fight, according to Camus?

3. What comment does Camus make about the word 'sin'?

4. What is meant by 'obscurantism'?

5. On which other society does the youth of Oran model its behavior?

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