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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Part 3, if everything is logical then everything is what?

2. According to Camus' introduction, what is rare?

3. According to Camus' introduction, to what is to judge?

4. Nietzsche cannot separate what from lucidity?

5. What does Camus believe is as "universal as science"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to those that rush to history proclaiming it is meaningless, according to Camus in Part 3?

2. Why does Camus believe Sade became the first theoretician of absolute rebellion?

3. According to Camus in Part 3, how does every form of contempt establish Fascism?

4. In Part 5, Camus explains the ambition for the desire for justice is what?

5. According to Camus in Part 5, what happens at the climax of contemporary tragedy?

6. What is Sade's idea of God that Camus says Sade created for himself?

7. How does Pisarev declare war on philosophy, art, erroneous ethics, religion, and more?

8. Why is the metaphysical rebel a blasphemer, according to Camus in Part 2?

9. How does Camus describe monarchy in a theocratic form in Part 3?

10. In Part 5, what does Camus say irrational and rational crime equally betray?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Camus makes several references throughout the essay to "All or Nothing." Write a response exploring this idea. What does Camus mean by "All or Nothing"? What other philosophers agree and support this idea? Use specific references to the text in the response.

Essay Topic 2

Camus spends a great deal of time discussing metaphysical rebellion. Write a response exploring this type of rebellion. What does Camus mean by metaphysical rebellion? What is metaphysical rebellion? How does metaphysical rebellion turn into revolution? Use specific references to the text in the response.

Essay Topic 3

Camus comes from the existentialist school of philosophy. Write a response exploring how Camus' existentialist beliefs impact his essay. What is existentialism? How does existentialism interpret rebellion? How does Camus interweave his own philosophy with those presented in his essay? Use specific references to the text in the response.

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