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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. Where did Sakyamuni meditate?
(a) On top of a pole.
(b) In the desert.
(c) On top of a holy mountain.
(d) In a dark room.

2. What is meant by 'obscurantism'?
(a) Deliberately using obscure language.
(b) People who are in favor of using the camera obscura.
(c) It refers to a secret religious sect once popular in North Africa.
(d) Opposition to inquiry and enlightenment.

3. What restores calm to the fight audience after the near-riot?
(a) The announcement of the main bout.
(b) Pleas from a tearful woman.
(c) A plea from Camus himself.
(d) The arrival of the police.

4. What argument does Camus dismiss as 'a matter of profound indifference'?
(a) Whether or not the earth revolves around the sun.
(b) The absurd dilemma.
(c) The ontological argument.
(d) Whether or not the Bible is literally true.

5. What has Camus to say about Kirilov's reasoning?
(a) It is rational and therefore necessary.
(b) It should be the basis of further discussion.
(c) It is ridiculous, but must be considered.
(d) It is absurd, but it is necessary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the hero's great fear following his transformation?

2. What building stands above the harbor?

3. Who are 'the handmaids of justice'?

4. What is a consequence of love?

5. Who is the protagonist in The Trial?

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