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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Goethe call for when on his deathbed?
(a) Peace and quiet.
(b) Water.
(c) 'Eine kleine pause.'
(d) Light.

3. What does Vincent do for a living?
(a) He is a consultant.
(b) He is a copper.
(c) He is a cooper.
(d) He is a concierge.

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

5. For what does Camus criticize Oran?
(a) Indifference and profound apathy.
(b) Discrimination and ennui.
(c) Apathy and cruelty.
(d) Mediocrity and indifference.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which groups of people exchange positions rapidly in this changed world?

2. What does the word 'limpid' mean?

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

4. Camus uses the word 'furtive' to describe _____________.

5. Which city is Oran's rival?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what respects does Camus state that Algiers is capable of gratifying every human wish?

2. What 'two thirsts' has Camus been able to slake through his visit to Tipasa?

3. In what way is Camus' comments about Algerian youth tempered by sadness?

4. What is ironic and unexpected about Camus' description of the way the Algerian people enjoy summer?

5. In what respect did the Greek philosopher Heraclitus think of human society and the physical universe being similar?

6. What factor does Camus claim separates him from some sections of the leftist movement?

7. What, according to Camus, is paradoxical about the crowded city of Oran, and crowded cities in general?

8. What problems does Camus see in modern philosophy?

9. What has Camus to say about the shops in Oran?

10. Can the artist remain aloof from the world he comments upon, depicts and criticizes?

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