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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Camus, suffering at times turns away from too painful expressions of what?

2. According to Camus in Part 5, what is the only way a rebel can reconcile himself with committing murder?

3. According to Part 3, prophecy functions on what type of basis?

4. What does Camus say people must stake everything on in Part 3?

5. Fascism is an act of what in Part 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several references throughout the essay on the importance of the individual and avoiding anti-individuality. Write a response exploring the importance of the individual on rebellion. How does keeping the individual in mind help a rebellion? What happens when actions become anti-individuality? Use specific references to the text in the response.

Essay Topic 2

For Camus, Hitler plays a dual role in illustrating the successes and failures in rebellion. Write a response explaining Camus' interpretation of Hitler and his regime in further understanding rebellion and revolution. How does Hitler succeed? How does he fail? Use specific references to the text in the response.

Essay Topic 3

At one point in the middle of the essay, Camus discusses totality and its central tenets as it relates to an idealized revolution. Write a response exploring the idea of totality and its central tenets. What is totality? How does Camus interpret totality? Is it positive or negative? Use specific references to the text in the response.

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