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

Short Answer Questions

1. Camus believes the longing for what "coincides with the acceptance of iniquity"?

2. According to Camus in Part 3, Hitler's god was what?

3. According to Camus in Part 3, what did Germany submit to when deprived of Goethe's morality?

4. In Part 3, all modern revolutions end in a reinforcement of the power of what?

5. In Part 5, what does Camus say precedes death on the stage and in reality?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several references to love and its power in the essay. Write a response exploring the role of love in the essay. How does love influence a rebellion or revolution? How is love changed by rebellion? Use specific references to the text in the response.

Essay Topic 2

For Camus, "Freedom ... is the motivating principle of all revolutions." Write a response addressing this quote and Camus' view on the role of freedom in rebellion. Why is freedom important? Is freedom present in rebellion or is it the quest? Use specific examples from the text in the response.

Essay Topic 3

For Camus, nihilism plays a major role in rebellion and revolution. Write a response addressing nihilism and its role in rebellion and revolution according to Camus' essay. What is nihilism? Why is nihilism important to rebellion and revolution? What are the core tenets of nihilism? Use specific references to the text in the response.

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