2. What paradox did Descartes notice in Amsterdam?
(a) That there were streets as well as canals for traffic.
(b) That one could feel freedom and tranquility amongst a crowd.
(c) That one could feel safe in the red-light district of the city.
(d) That a tax on windows meant doors were narrow.

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

4. 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.

5. What word best describes Camus' attitude to Oran's shops?
(a) Admiring.
(b) Scathing.
(c) Praising.
(d) Tolerating.

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

7. What significant thing concerning Socrates does Camus refer to?
(a) He said that money is the root of all evil.
(b) He said that the unexamined life is not worth living.
(c) He said that to the gods, humans are like flies to wanton boys.
(d) He said that what he did not know he did not claim to know.

8. Whence had Camus planned to travel in 1939?
(a) England.
(b) France.
(c) Greece.
(d) South Africa.

9. Traditionally, what has the left (of politics) been concerned to fight, according to Camus?
(a) Injustice, obscurantism and oppression.
(b) Freedom of the press, injustice and political change.
(c) Government interference, trade unions and religious fundamentalists.
(d) Freedom of speech and worship.

10. Where is history now to be found?
(a) In the streets.
(b) In books.
(c) In libraries.
(d) In archival collections held by governments.

11. To what type of person is Camus drawn as an artist?
(a) The uncomplicated Berbers of North Africa.
(b) The powerful minority in society who need to be enlightened.
(c) Leftist intellectuals because they hold the key to progress.
(d) The common people who endure burdens and humiliation.

12. What misconception of himself does the artist have?
(a) That he is divine.
(b) That he is a genius.
(c) That he is solitary.
(d) That his art will bring riches and fame.

13. How does Camus describe today's society?
(a) As overly regulated.
(b) As laissez-faire.
(c) As disordered.
(d) As potentially communist.

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

15. What type of music is played before the fight?
(a) European techno music.
(b) Sentimental Italian music.
(c) Ballads from the 1930s.
(d) Italian opera.