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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. Of what does Camus accuse the Marxists?
(a) Rejecting the reality of human nature.
(b) Failing to take a firmer stand.
(c) Giving in to the theists.
(d) Supporting harsh rule.

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

3. According to Camus, what is the great misfortune from which we all suffer?
(a) The misfortune of war.
(b) The misfortune of hate.
(c) The misfortune of injustice.
(d) The misfortune of not loving.

4. What word does Camus think is meaningless in Algeria?
(a) Loyalty.
(b) Faith.
(c) Virtue.
(d) Death.

5. In what way are people's minds related?
(a) Through common purpose.
(b) Through the collective unconscious.
(c) Through common contradictions.
(d) Through common beliefs and visions.

Short Answer Questions

1. At Belcourt, how have marriages been arranged?

2. What were the consequences of Sisyphus putting Death in chains?

3. What restores calm to the fight audience after the near-riot?

4. Of what do the freighters from Norway smell?

5. What do all struggles need?

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