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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 in Part 3, men kill each other because they desire what?

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

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

4. In Part 5, murder is what or it is nothing?

5. Hitler invented the perpetual motion of what, according to Part 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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