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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Abstracts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 5, what does Camus say precedes death on the stage and in reality?
(a) War.
(b) Apology.
(c) A monologue.
(d) Rebellion.

2. Fascism is an act of what in Part 3?
(a) Rebellion.
(b) Power.
(c) Contempt.
(d) History.

3. Who do the first mythologies describe as an "eternal martyr"?
(a) Prometheus.
(b) Eschylus.
(c) Satan.
(d) Zeus.

4. According to Part 3, what is the "only logical consequence of metaphysical rebellion"?
(a) Suicide.
(b) Revolution.
(c) Murder.
(d) Nihilism.

5. The ancient regime monarchy was founded on what?
(a) Christianity.
(b) Divine right.
(c) Slave rebellion.
(d) Honest government.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Hezen in Part 3, "The annihilation of the past is the protection of" what?

2. According to Camus, the rebel does what more than he denies?

3. The only salvation lies in what, according to Part 3?

4. In what writing does Camus think the "real greatness of Proust lies"?

5. According to Camus in Part 3, what is one choosing when one chooses history?

(see the answer key)

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