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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Camus think the methods of thought that claim to lead the world into revolution have become in Part 3?
2. In what writing does Camus think the "real greatness of Proust lies"?
3. If rebellion is cut off from its origins, what does is oscillate between according to Camus in Part 5?
4. According to Part 4, what is one of the sources of the art of fiction?
5. Fascism is an act of what in Part 3?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
At the end of the essay, Camus makes references again to whether or not murder is justified, which he first mentions at the beginning of the essay. Write a response exploring the answer to Camus' question: is murder justifiable? How does Camus answer his own question at the end of the essay? In what ways is murder justified? In what ways is it not? How does Camus react? Use specific references to the text in the response.
Essay Topic 2
God and Christianity are referenced numerous times in Camus' essay. For Camus, the history of rebellion and the history of Christianity coincide. Write a response addressing the role of God and Christianity in Camus' essay. Why is God important to rebellion and revolution? How does Christianity connect to rebellion? 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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