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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Sections 4, 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Introduction, what does Camus say criminals use as an alibi?
(a) Premeditation.
(b) Logic.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Passion.

2. What becomes prophetic with Nietzsche in Part 2?
(a) Absurdism.
(b) Nihilism.
(c) Marxism.
(d) Atheism.

3. According to Camus in Part 2, when man submits God to what does he kill Him in his "own heart"?
(a) Metaphysical rebellion.
(b) Satan.
(c) Reasoning.
(d) Moral judgment.

4. In Part 2, Camus states that the great problem of modern times is the discovery that rescuing man from destiny delivers him to what?
(a) Murder.
(b) Chance.
(c) Suicide.
(d) Rebellion.

5. What is the only form of freedom for Stirner?
(a) Love.
(b) Power.
(c) Egotism.
(d) Rebellion.

Short Answer Questions

1. By what concept is metaphysical rebellion motivated by?

2. In Part 2, who wanted to "eradicate God from man's mind"?

3. As stated in Camus' introduction, "In an age of ideologies, we must examine our position in relation to" what?

4. What is the only evidence given to Camus within the terms of the absurdist experience?

5. Who do the first mythologies describe as an "eternal martyr"?

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