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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 4, the world of Proust is nothing but what?

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

3. The power to kill and degrade saves the soul from what in Part 3?

4. What era followed the metaphysical and theological eras?

5. According to Camus in Part 3, what is one choosing when one chooses history?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the philosophies Camus addresses is absurdism. What is absurdism? How does absurdism influence rebellion and revolution? What is absurdism's role in the essay? Use specific references to the text in the response.

Essay Topic 2

As the essay comes to a close, Camus references the impact of moderation and excess on rebellion and its successes (or lack thereof). Write a response exploring the influence of moderation and excess on rebellion. What does Camus mean by moderation? What does he want moderated? How does moderation help or hurt rebellion? How does excess help or hurt rebellion? Use specific references to the text in the response.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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